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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 would best characterize the way Hedda greets Julle?
(a) Appreciative and obliging.
(b) Loving and warm.
(c) Excited and enthusiastic.
(d) Cool and formal.

2. In the second act, what do we learn about the hat incident?
(a) That Hedda was jealous of the hat.
(b) Hedda only pretended she thought the hat belonged to the maid.
(c) That Hedda is sorry she said anything.
(d) That Julle is still offended.

3. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A hat.
(c) A book.
(d) A dress.

4. 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 doesn't think she is capable of bearing children.
(d) She can't wait to hear children's voices in the house.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?

3. What part of Mrs Elvsted does Hedda find "irritating"?

4. When Tesman and Brack first invite Lovborg to Brack's party, what does Lovborg do?

5. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?

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