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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 is Brack's reaction when he realizes that Tesman is not at home and that he is alone with Hedda?
(a) Brack is uncomfortable and makes awkward conversation.
(b) Brack is pleased and says he would have come earlier.
(c) Brack apologizes for the intrusion and withdraws.
(d) Brack tells Hedda a secret.

2. When did Lovborg write his book?
(a) In his "good days" before he started drinking.
(b) Within the year prior to the happenings in Hedda Gabler.
(c) When he was unter the tutelage of Mr Elvsted.
(d) During a long solitary vacation.

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

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

5. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?
(a) He believed Hedda wanted it more than any other.
(b) It had many rooms for raising a family.
(c) It was the only one he could afford.
(d) It was close to his work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are people concerned about Rina?

2. Which are the most appropriate words to describe Hedda in the first act?

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

4. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

5. What role did Ejlert Lovborg play in the Elvsted household prior to the happenings in the play Hedda Gabler?

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