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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) A piano.
(b) A harp.
(c) A violin.
(d) A flute.

3. What does Hedda claim were her motives in their prior experiences together?
(a) A look into a world that she is supposed to know nothing about.
(b) To reform him.
(c) To inspire him.
(d) To make him forget everything but her.

4. What does Tesman bring home with him in the second act of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) A letter from Mr Elvsted.
(c) A new instrument for Hedda.
(d) A pile of books for his research.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What best characterizes the way Hedda feels about Mrs. Elvsted?

2. What other item of importance did Lovborg have with him that night?

3. What is becoming clear about Brack's motives with Hedda?

4. Who embroidered Tesman's slippers?

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

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