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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. What refreshment does Hedda offer to her guests?
(a) She offers them cold punch.
(b) She offers them hot toddies.
(c) She offers them water and bread.
(d) She offers them tea and cake.

2. To what does Nora compare her and Torvald's life?
(a) She compares their marriage and home to Krogstad's tragedy.
(b) She compares their lives to Dr. Rank's death.
(c) She compares their lives to the bank.
(d) She compares their marriage and home to a doll house.

3. What new responsibility of Hedda's does Mr. Brack refer to?
(a) He refers to her alleged pregnancy.
(b) He refers to her caring for Aunt Rina.
(c) He refers to her new job.
(d) He refers to her new horse.

4. Who does Dr. Rank want Nora to prevent from visiting him in his final illness?
(a) Torvald.
(b) Krogstad.
(c) Mrs. Rank.
(d) Mrs. Linde.

5. What feelings does Dr. Rank confess to Nora?
(a) He confesses he dislikes Torvald.
(b) He confesses he truly hates her.
(c) He confesses he is jealous of Helene.
(d) He confesses he is in love with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Torvald unwilling to sacrifice, but Nora claims that thousands of women have to?

2. What does Oswald ask for at the end of the play?

3. What ultimatum does Mrs. Alving want to give Oswald?

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

5. Why did Hedda marry Tesman?

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