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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hedda feel about the possibility of motherhood?
(a) She has no leaning toward such responsibilities.
(b) She can't wait to hear children's voices in the house.
(c) She looks forward to it to keep her occupied.
(d) She doesn't think she is capable of bearing children.

2. From where are Tesman and Hedda returning?
(a) The funeral of Hedda's father.
(b) Visiting a relative that is unwell.
(c) Their honeymoon.
(d) Spending the summer in the country.

3. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Cut her hair off.
(b) Dismiss her.
(c) Visit her every day.
(d) Send her to care for Rina.

4. What kind of friends were Mrs Elvsted and Hedda in school?
(a) They were seperated by a year, and Mrs Elvsted was frightened of Hedda.
(b) They were classmates that spent a lot of time on school work together.
(c) They were inseperable best friends.
(d) They had some good friends in common and so they saw a lot of each other.

5. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?
(a) She is afraid she'll be too busy to come often.
(b) She plans never to return.
(c) She plans on returning every day to visit.
(d) She will return to spend the winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?

2. Why does Hedda tell Brack is the reason she told Tesman she wanted to live in this particular house?

3. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?

4. What is the book Tesman is working on about?

5. What does the letter sent in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLE propose to do?

(see the answer key)

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