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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Hedda feel about the possibility of motherhood?
(a) She can't wait to hear children's voices in the house.
(b) She doesn't think she is capable of bearing children.
(c) She looks forward to it to keep her occupied.
(d) She has no leaning toward such responsibilities.

2. What kind of friends were Mrs Elvsted and Hedda in school?
(a) They were seperated by a year, and Mrs Elvsted was frightened of Hedda.
(b) They had some good friends in common and so they saw a lot of each other.
(c) They were classmates that spent a lot of time on school work together.
(d) They were inseperable best friends.

3. What does Hedda dream of convincing Tesman to do?
(a) Become more fashionable.
(b) Get his book published.
(c) Go into politics.
(d) Move to the country.

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

5. What is the book Tesman is working on about?
(a) Cultural norms of the modern age.
(b) Domestic crafts of Brabant in the Middle Ages.
(c) The importance of family in society.
(d) The role of religion in shaping the future.

6. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs Elvsted's feelings regarding Lovborg?
(a) Fearful, thwarted, and rancorous.
(b) Protective, worried, and adoring.
(c) Skeptical and cautious.
(d) Proud, sure, and boastful.

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

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

9. What does Tesman focus on when he talks about the future?
(a) Raising a family.
(b) Making a fortune.
(c) His career.
(d) Spending time with his wife.

10. Why is the professorship so important to Tesman?
(a) He based his marriage and finances on the prospects of the job.
(b) He wants to make Hedda and Julle proud of him.
(c) So he will finally outshine Lovborg.
(d) He desperately wants some academic recognition.

11. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Brack.
(b) Tesman.
(c) Lovborg.
(d) Berte.

12. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?
(a) Applies for a professorship.
(b) Leaves the Elvsted household to return to town.
(c) Inherits a fortune.
(d) Falls in love with Diana, a red headed singer.

13. What does Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?
(a) Seperates her from her husband.
(b) Writes a book.
(c) Returns to town.
(d) Gives up his dissolute ways.

14. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?
(a) Because her husband is an old flame of Hedda's.
(b) Because she has just left her husband.
(c) Because her husband is unfaithful.
(d) Because she knows Hedda is unhappy.

15. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?
(a) Rina owes Berte money.
(b) Berte nursed Rina for several years.
(c) Berte is Rina's poor relative from the country.
(d) Sisters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item in Hedda and Tesman's house has been moved out of view in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?

2. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?

3. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

4. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?

5. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?

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