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

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

3. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?
(a) Because she has just left her husband.
(b) Because she knows Hedda is unhappy.
(c) Because her husband is unfaithful.
(d) Because her husband is an old flame of Hedda's.

4. Why is the professorship so important to Tesman?
(a) He wants to make Hedda and Julle proud of him.
(b) He based his marriage and finances on the prospects of the job.
(c) He desperately wants some academic recognition.
(d) So he will finally outshine Lovborg.

5. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?
(a) She is very recently arrived.
(b) She moved to town some years ago.
(c) She has always lived here.
(d) Her whole family recently moved into town from the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julle give to Tesman before she leaves?

2. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?

3. What does Lovborg want Tesman to see?

4. How is Lovborg's book received by the public?

5. How does Hedda feel about the possibility of motherhood?

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