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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, why does Julle send word she will not be visiting Hedda and Tesman that evening?
(a) She has another social engagement.
(b) Rina is getting worse.
(c) She does not feel welcome.
(d) She is still ofended about the hat.

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

3. After Mrs Elvsted arrives, what does Lovborg talk about?
(a) He talks about nothing but his book.
(b) He talks about when he knew Hedda.
(c) He talks about Tesman's research.
(d) He compliments Mrs Elvsted and praises the friendship he has with her.

4. What best characterizes the way Hedda feels about Mrs. Elvsted?
(a) She is jealous of her and the influence she has on Lovborg.
(b) She feels Mrs. Elvsted is wrong to leave her husband.
(c) She thinks Mrs. Elvsted is a scheming social climber.
(d) She feels a close affinity to Mrs. Elvsted.

5. Who does Tesman invite over to their house for evening in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Brack.
(b) Ejlert Lovborg.
(c) Berte.
(d) Mrs Elvsted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

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

3. Which of the following set of people truly acts in the others best interest to the best of their ability in the play HEDDA GABLER?

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

5. What does Lovborg tell Mrs. Elvsted when he returns at last from Brack's party?

(see the answer key)

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