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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 their conversation, what can one infer about Brack and Hedda in Act 2?
(a) They are already friends.
(b) Hedda rejected Brack as a suitor.
(c) They are both uncomfortable being alone with the other.
(d) They have been lovers.

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

3. What was Hedda's life like before she married?
(a) She was the heiress to a large fortune.
(b) She was the beautiful daughter of a poor family.
(c) She was the popular daughter of a general.
(d) She was a school teacher.

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

5. What is the relationship between Tesman and Julle in the play, HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Nephew and aunt.
(c) Close friends.
(d) Brother and sister.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are Mrs Elvsted's plans for the future?

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

4. What would best characterize the way Hedda greets Julle?

5. What is Lovborg going to do for Tesman?

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