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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. What part of Mrs Elvsted does Hedda find "irritating"?
(a) Her hair.
(b) Her clothes.
(c) Her manner of speaking.
(d) Her mannerisms.

2. What was Hedda's life like before she married?
(a) She was the heiress to a large fortune.
(b) She was a school teacher.
(c) She was the popular daughter of a general.
(d) She was the beautiful daughter of a poor family.

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

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

5. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To be less distant with Julle.
(b) To help him with his work.
(c) To show her affection towards him.
(d) To try and get out in society.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julle do as soon as she enters the room in the beginning of the first act?

2. What does Tesman focus on when he talks about the future?

3. What does Lovborg want Tesman to see?

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

5. When did Lovborg write his book?

(see the answer key)

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