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

2. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?
(a) Leaves the Elvsted household to return to town.
(b) Falls in love with Diana, a red headed singer.
(c) Inherits a fortune.
(d) Applies for a professorship.

3. What is Lovborg going to do for Tesman?
(a) Recommend Tesman for another post if Lovborg is rewarded the professorship.
(b) Help him with his book.
(c) Stay with Hedda so Tesman can leave for Brack's party.
(d) Wait until Tesman has the professorship before publishing his book.

4. When did Lovborg write his book?
(a) Within the year prior to the happenings in Hedda Gabler.
(b) When he was unter the tutelage of Mr Elvsted.
(c) In his "good days" before he started drinking.
(d) During a long solitary vacation.

5. What is Brack's reaction when he realizes that Tesman is not at home and that he is alone with Hedda?
(a) Brack apologizes for the intrusion and withdraws.
(b) Brack is pleased and says he would have come earlier.
(c) Brack tells Hedda a secret.
(d) Brack is uncomfortable and makes awkward conversation.

Short Answer Questions

1. From their conversation, what can one infer about Brack and Hedda in Act 2?

2. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?

3. What does Lovborg want Tesman to see?

4. What does Tesman thank Brack for when Brack arrives at the house for the first time in Act 1?

5. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

(see the answer key)

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