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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. Which of the following best characterizes Tesman's feeling towards Julle?
(a) Bossy and callous.
(b) Intimidated and reverent.
(c) Tolerant and accepting.
(d) Afectionate and doting.

2. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?
(a) That she lives a life of leisure.
(b) That she is letting herself go.
(c) That she doesn't love her husband.
(d) That she is pregnant.

3. What are Mrs Elvsted's plans for the future?
(a) Stay in town as long as her husband will agree to.
(b) Write and publish a book of her own.
(c) Start formal divorce proceedings.
(d) None, other than to be near Ejlert Lovborg.

4. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?
(a) Resigned and content.
(b) Happy to be home.
(c) Tired and overwhelmed.
(d) Angry and tense.

5. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?
(a) Ejlert Lovborg.
(b) Mrs Elvsted.
(c) The sender remains anonymous.
(d) Brack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

2. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?

3. What does Julle do as soon as she enters the room in the beginning of the first act?

4. Which of the following best compares the nature of Tesman's book to the nature of Lovborg's book?

5. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?

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