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

2. When Tesman and Brack first invite Lovborg to Brack's party, what does Lovborg do?
(a) Agree to stay with Hedda when she asks him to.
(b) Cautiously agree to go.
(c) Decline.
(d) Warmly accept as a way to regain old ties.

3. What does Hedda want at the end of 1Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A child.
(b) To be reunited with old friends.
(c) Peace from the world to be with her family.
(d) A salon, a footman, and a horse.

4. What was the basis of the close friendship shared by Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Similar personalities.
(b) Long walks in the country.
(c) Hard times that brought them together.
(d) Working together on Lovborg's book.

5. What does Tesman bring home with him in the second act of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A pile of books for his research.
(b) A letter from Mr Elvsted.
(c) A new instrument for Hedda.
(d) A bouquet of flowers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?

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

4. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?

5. Which of the following best characterizes Tesman's feeling towards Julle?

(see the answer key)

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