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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. Where is Mr. Lovborg invited upon his arrival to the Tesmans'?
(a) He is invited to Mrs. Elvsted's for tea.
(b) He is invited to the back porch by Hedda.
(c) He is invited to Mr. Brack's for a party.
(d) He is invited to the theatre by Aunt Julle.

2. What does Nora hint at at the end of Act 2?
(a) She hints that she will not dance the tarentella.
(b) She hints that she will kill Krogstad.
(c) She hints that she may kill herself.
(d) She hints that Kristine will help her.

3. What did the doctor say to Oswald?
(a) "A penny saved is a penny earned."
(b) "A stitch in time makes nine."
(c) "You lie like a rug on the floor."
(d) "The sins of the father are visiting upon the children."

4. Why does Kristine insist Krogstad leave the letter in the box?
(a) She wants to leave with Krogstad and never come back.
(b) She secretly hates Nora and wants her to fail.
(c) She thinks Torvald must know the truth.
(d) She wants them to be distracted while they steal the money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What refreshment does Hedda offer to her guests?

2. What excuse does Hedda give about her former relationship with Lovborg?

3. To whom did Mrs. Alving run when her married life became unbearable?

4. What happens to the orphanage at the end of Act 2?

5. Whom does Hedda "playfully" shoot at?

(see the answer key)

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