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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. Who embroidered Tesman's slippers?
(a) Berte.
(b) Julle.
(c) His Aunt Rina.
(d) Hedda.

2. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?
(a) Confident and cheery.
(b) Nervous and desperate.
(c) Concerned and thoughtful.
(d) Excited and bubbly.

3. Why does Hedda tell Brack is the reason she told Tesman she wanted to live in this particular house?
(a) So she could be close to people she liked.
(b) Because it was the nicest one Tesman could afford.
(c) Because she knew he wanted it.
(d) To fill an awkward silence in conversation.

4. What does Tesman focus on when he talks about the future?
(a) His career.
(b) Making a fortune.
(c) Raising a family.
(d) Spending time with his wife.

5. When Hedda and Brack are discussing a trip in a compartment on a train, what are they really discussing?
(a) Getting away from society.
(b) Fidelity in marriage.
(c) The unexpected in life.
(d) The importance of having good friends close by.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tesman bring home with him in the second act of HEDDA GABLER?

3. In Act 2, why does Julle send word she will not be visiting Hedda and Tesman that evening?

4. How were the furnishings in the house paid for?

5. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

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