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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. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?
(a) Passionate and unwise.
(b) Abusive and horrible.
(c) Comfortable and satisfactory.
(d) Loveless and convenient.

2. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?
(a) Politician.
(b) Academic researcher and aspiring professor.
(c) Merchant and importer.
(d) Tesman does not work.

3. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?
(a) It was close to his work.
(b) It was the only one he could afford.
(c) It had many rooms for raising a family.
(d) He believed Hedda wanted it more than any other.

4. What does Hedda do when Brack arrives in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) HideS Tesman's manuscript.
(b) Wishes Tesman were at home so she wouldn't have to be alone with Brack.
(c) Expresses her pleasure at being alone with Brack.
(d) ShootS at him with her pistol.

5. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?
(a) That she doesn't love her husband.
(b) That she is letting herself go.
(c) That she is pregnant.
(d) That she lives a life of leisure.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda tell Brack her reason's were for marrying Tesman?

2. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

3. What does Hedda tell Brack about her trip with Tesman?

4. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

5. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?

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