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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From their conversation, what can one infer about Brack and Hedda in Act 2?
(a) They are both uncomfortable being alone with the other.
(b) They are already friends.
(c) They have been lovers.
(d) Hedda rejected Brack as a suitor.

2. What is Mrs. Elvsted's state of mind after the gentlemen leave?
(a) Hopeful and determined.
(b) Jubilant and victorious.
(c) Serene and confident.
(d) Anxious and unhappy.

3. What does Julle give to Tesman before she leaves?
(a) An unexplained package.
(b) A hat.
(c) A suitcase of documents.
(d) His favorite slippers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?

2. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?

3. What does Hedda remember getting Lovborg to confess?

4. What does Hedda threaten, again, to do to Mrs. Elvsted?

5. What was the basis of the close friendship shared by Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted?

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