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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Tesman and Brack first invite Lovborg to Brack's party, what does Lovborg do?
(a) Cautiously agree to go.
(b) Warmly accept as a way to regain old ties.
(c) Decline.
(d) Agree to stay with Hedda when she asks him to.

2. 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) They were celebrating the return to their new home.
(c) Julle was ill.
(d) Berte was was having a party next door.

3. What does Hedda claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A growing family.
(b) Her father's pistols.
(c) A busy social life.
(d) A charming home.

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

5. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?
(a) She is afraid she'll be too busy to come often.
(b) She will return to spend the winter.
(c) She plans on returning every day to visit.
(d) She plans never to return.

6. What was the basis of the close friendship shared by Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Hard times that brought them together.
(b) Long walks in the country.
(c) Working together on Lovborg's book.
(d) Similar personalities.

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

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

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

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

11. What are Mrs Elvsted's plans for the future?
(a) Write and publish a book of her own.
(b) Stay in town as long as her husband will agree to.
(c) None, other than to be near Ejlert Lovborg.
(d) Start formal divorce proceedings.

12. Who embroidered Tesman's slippers?
(a) Berte.
(b) Julle.
(c) Hedda.
(d) His Aunt Rina.

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

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

15. To what does Brack invite Tesman?
(a) A discussion of the professorship.
(b) A stag dinner.
(c) A party at the home of a wealthy relative.
(d) A literary gathering.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tesman thank Brack for when Brack arrives at the house for the first time in Act 1?

2. What does Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?

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

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

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

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