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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. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?
(a) No, Hedda had left it and forgotten about it.
(b) Yes, they were always returning things to her.
(c) No, the item belonged to Julle.
(d) Yes, and they dismissed her for it.

2. 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.

3. In Act 2, who are the two people expected to be visiting the Tesman home in the evening?
(a) Julle and Mrs Elvsted.
(b) Lovborg and Brack.
(c) Mrs Elvsted and Lovborg.
(d) Berte and Lovborg.

4. What does Hedda tell Brack her reason's were for marrying Tesman?
(a) His was her only marriage proposal.
(b) She sees him as a great man that will go far.
(c) He was determined to support her and he was not ridiculous.
(d) She loves him despite his prospects.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?

2. What is the only thing that Mrs Elvsted knows about the woman whose shadow stands between her and Lovborg?

3. What does Hedda claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

4. What does Hedda tell Brack about her trip with Tesman?

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

(see the answer key)

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