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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 kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?
(a) Berte was was having a party next door.
(b) They were celebrating the return to their new home.
(c) Hedda needed everything unpacked and put away in a particular manner.
(d) Julle was ill.

2. How is Lovborg's book received by the public?
(a) It is very well received and called 'a sensation'.
(b) It is ridiculed.
(c) It is disputed by the academic community.
(d) It becomes the most popular novel of the time.

3. To what does Brack invite Tesman?
(a) A literary gathering.
(b) A party at the home of a wealthy relative.
(c) A stag dinner.
(d) A discussion of the professorship.

4. What item in Hedda and Tesman's house has been moved out of view in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) The pistols.
(b) The bouquet of flowers.
(c) Hedda's piano.
(d) The picture of Rina.

5. What does Hedda tell Brack her reason's were for marrying Tesman?
(a) His was her only marriage proposal.
(b) She sees him as a great man that will go far.
(c) She loves him despite his prospects.
(d) He was determined to support her and he was not ridiculous.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?

3. What are Brack's views on his own marriage prospects?

4. What is Lovborg going to do for Tesman?

5. When did Lovborg write his book?

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