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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?
(a) She moved to town some years ago.
(b) She has always lived here.
(c) Her whole family recently moved into town from the country.
(d) She is very recently arrived.

2. What is Brack's reaction when he realizes that Tesman is not at home and that he is alone with Hedda?
(a) Brack is uncomfortable and makes awkward conversation.
(b) Brack tells Hedda a secret.
(c) Brack apologizes for the intrusion and withdraws.
(d) Brack is pleased and says he would have come earlier.

3. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?
(a) Tesman does not work.
(b) Academic researcher and aspiring professor.
(c) Merchant and importer.
(d) Politician.

4. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Kindness and friendship.
(b) Respect and fear.
(c) Concern and honesty.
(d) Jealousy and disdain.

5. What item in Hedda and Tesman's house has been moved out of view in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) The pistols.
(b) The picture of Rina.
(c) Hedda's piano.
(d) The bouquet of flowers.

6. What does Hedda want at the end of 1Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To be reunited with old friends.
(b) Peace from the world to be with her family.
(c) A salon, a footman, and a horse.
(d) A child.

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

8. What would best characterize the way Hedda greets Julle?
(a) Loving and warm.
(b) Excited and enthusiastic.
(c) Cool and formal.
(d) Appreciative and obliging.

9. Which are the most appropriate words to describe Hedda in the first act?
(a) Loving and kind.
(b) Professional and competent.
(c) Particular and demanding.
(d) Relaxed and lazy.

10. What does Tesman thank Brack for when Brack arrives at the house for the first time in Act 1?
(a) Looking after Julle while they were away.
(b) Always being a good friend to Hedda.
(c) Making the financial arrangements for the house.
(d) Coming so promptly after receiving his letter.

11. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A hat.
(c) A dress.
(d) A book.

12. What does Julle do as soon as she enters the room in the beginning of the first act?
(a) Writes a letter.
(b) Opens a window.
(c) Hugs Hedda.
(d) Reads a manuscript.

13. What does the letter sent in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLE propose to do?
(a) Summon Brack to the house.
(b) Invite Ejlert Lovborg over that evening.
(c) Make arrangements for a celebration.
(d) Warn Mrs Elvsted's husband of her whereabouts.

14. When Hedda and Brack are discussing a trip in a compartment on a train, what are they really discussing?
(a) Getting away from society.
(b) The unexpected in life.
(c) Fidelity in marriage.
(d) The importance of having good friends close by.

15. How does Hedda feel about the house she lives in?
(a) She thinks the house will be good for raising a family.
(b) She thinks the house is plain and depressing.
(c) She loves the way the house has been furnished.
(d) She thinks it smells of old ladies and death.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tesman and Brack first invite Lovborg to Brack's party, what does Lovborg do?

2. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?

3. Who does Tesman invite over to their house for evening in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

4. What part of Mrs Elvsted does Hedda find "irritating"?

5. To what does Brack invite Tesman?

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