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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How were the furnishings in the house paid for?
(a) Tesman could afford the furnishings with his salary.
(b) Julle mortgaged her annuity to pay for the furnishings.
(c) Berte lent Tesman the money to buy them.
(d) Hedda's inheritance paid for everything.

3. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Dismiss her.
(b) Send her to care for Rina.
(c) Visit her every day.
(d) Cut her hair off.

4. What does Hedda remember getting Lovborg to confess?
(a) The details of his dissolute lifestyle.
(b) That he loved Hedda.
(c) That he wanted to kill himself.
(d) That he wanted to write a great book in his life.

5. Why does Hedda tell Brack is the reason she told Tesman she wanted to live in this particular house?
(a) To fill an awkward silence in conversation.
(b) Because she knew he wanted it.
(c) So she could be close to people she liked.
(d) Because it was the nicest one Tesman could afford.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lovborg try to call Hedda when they are alone?

2. What is Hedda thankful for, in her relationship with Brack?

3. What does Hedda dream of convincing Tesman to do?

4. What is Mrs. Elvsted's state of mind after the gentlemen leave?

5. What does Hedda first tell Lovborg when he continually declines the cold punch she offered him?

(see the answer key)

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