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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. Where does Hedda assume that Tesman is?
(a) Sleeping at Julle's.
(b) Taking care of Lovborg.
(c) Gone to discuss the professorship.
(d) Still partying.

2. What is Mrs. Elvsted's state of mind after the gentlemen leave?
(a) Jubilant and victorious.
(b) Serene and confident.
(c) Hopeful and determined.
(d) Anxious and unhappy.

3. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?
(a) Passionate and unwise.
(b) Loveless and convenient.
(c) Abusive and horrible.
(d) Comfortable and satisfactory.

4. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?
(a) How long it has been since they've met.
(b) The difficulty with servants.
(c) An open window.
(d) Having nothing to do.

5. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?
(a) Berte was was having a party next door.
(b) Julle was ill.
(c) Hedda needed everything unpacked and put away in a particular manner.
(d) They were celebrating the return to their new home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

2. What does Hedda understand is the real point of Brack's story?

3. When does Hedda do with Lovborg's manuscript when she hears the maid admit Lovborg into the house?

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

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

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