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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best compares the nature of Tesman's book to the nature of Lovborg's book?
(a) The scholarly to the chaotic.
(b) The useful to the superfluous.
(c) The truth to the fanciful.
(d) The mundane to the visionary.

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

3. What is Lovborg going to do for Tesman?
(a) Wait until Tesman has the professorship before publishing his book.
(b) Stay with Hedda so Tesman can leave for Brack's party.
(c) Recommend Tesman for another post if Lovborg is rewarded the professorship.
(d) Help him with his book.

4. What did Tesman tell Brack about Tesman and Hedda's trip?
(a) Hedda had a very good time.
(b) They spent every moment together.
(c) They missed their home terribly.
(d) It was long and difficult.

5. 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 she knows Hedda is unhappy.
(d) Because her husband is unfaithful.

6. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) That she lives a life of leisure.
(c) That she doesn't love her husband.
(d) That she is letting herself go.

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

8. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?
(a) Angry and tense.
(b) Tired and overwhelmed.
(c) Resigned and content.
(d) Happy to be home.

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

10. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's view of her marriage at the end of Act 1?
(a) A disappointment and boring.
(b) Unimportant and temporary.
(c) Exciting and adventurous.
(d) Comfortable and supportive.

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

12. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Tesman and Berte.
(b) Jorgen and Hedda.
(c) Julle and Berte.
(d) Julle and Tesman.

13. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?
(a) It was the only one he could afford.
(b) He believed Hedda wanted it more than any other.
(c) It had many rooms for raising a family.
(d) It was close to his work.

14. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?
(a) Housemaid.
(b) Neighbor.
(c) Visiting relative.
(d) Landlord.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

3. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?

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

5. How were the furnishings in the house paid for?

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