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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. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?
(a) No, the item belonged to Julle.
(b) No, Hedda had left it and forgotten about it.
(c) Yes, they were always returning things to her.
(d) Yes, and they dismissed her for it.

2. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?
(a) The subject of Tesman's book is irrevelant to the post.
(b) Lovborg is also being considered for the post.
(c) There are doubts about Tesman's character.
(d) Tesman was gone too long on his travels.

3. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?
(a) How long it has been since they've met.
(b) Having nothing to do.
(c) The difficulty with servants.
(d) An open window.

4. Why are people concerned about Rina?
(a) She is missing.
(b) She is about to have a child.
(c) She recently offended an important man.
(d) She is elderly and bedridden.

5. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) To let Lovborg have the professorship.
(b) To be kind to Lovborg and keep a watchful eye on him.
(c) To let her know what he thinks of Lovborg's book.
(d) To continue Lovborg's work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item in Hedda and Tesman's house has been moved out of view in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?

2. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

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

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

5. What does Hedda claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

(see the answer key)

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