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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. What is the relationship between Tesman and Julle in the play, HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Close friends.
(c) Nephew and aunt.
(d) Brother and sister.

2. What part of Mrs Elvsted does Hedda find "irritating"?
(a) Her manner of speaking.
(b) Her mannerisms.
(c) Her hair.
(d) Her clothes.

3. Why are people concerned about Rina?
(a) She is elderly and bedridden.
(b) She is missing.
(c) She is about to have a child.
(d) She recently offended an important man.

4. What reason does Hedda give Lovborg for not following through on a threat she made a long time ago?
(a) It would have damaged her chances of marrying Tesman.
(b) She knew it was wrong.
(c) Because she loved Lovborg.
(d) She was a coward and afraid of scandal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lovborg's response to Hedda's revelation about Mr Elvsted?

2. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's view of her marriage at the end of Act 1?

3. What is the one thing that Hedda says she has an aptitude for?

4. What does Hedda tell Brack her reason's were for marrying Tesman?

5. What does Hedda divulge to Lovborg that Mrs Elvsted did not want known?

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