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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hedda Gabler, Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose assistance will Oswald need if his illness progresses?
(a) He will need Engstrand's assistance.
(b) He will need Pastor Manders' assistance.
(c) He will need Regine's assistance.
(d) He will need Mrs. Alving's assistance.

2. Why did Hedda marry Tesman?
(a) She had an illicit relationship with him and became pregnant.
(b) She was betrothed to him as a small child.
(c) She found him pathetically eager to support her while no one else was.
(d) She was desperately in love with him and he with her.

3. Why did Kristine end her relationship with Krogstad?
(a) She was jealous of his promiscuous ways.
(b) She only wanted his money and once she had it she was gone.
(c) She was not attracted to him and did not love him.
(d) She needed money to care for her mother and brothers.

4. Who does Dr. Rank think will replace him in the Helmer house?
(a) Krogstad.
(b) Hedda Gabler.
(c) Helene.
(d) Mrs. Linde.

5. What dance does Nora learn in Capri?
(a) The tarentella.
(b) The flamenco.
(c) The waltz.
(d) The salsa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Oswald's plan once his illness incapacitates him?

2. Why does Torvald stay away from Nora at parties?

3. What is Torvald concerned about saving from their relationship?

4. Why did Engstrand claim Regine as his own child?

5. What story does Engstrand tell about Regine's parentage?

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