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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. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?
(a) She moved to town some years ago.
(b) Her whole family recently moved into town from the country.
(c) She has always lived here.
(d) She is very recently arrived.

2. Which of the following best characterizes Tesman's feeling towards Julle?
(a) Bossy and callous.
(b) Intimidated and reverent.
(c) Afectionate and doting.
(d) Tolerant and accepting.

3. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?
(a) An open window.
(b) The difficulty with servants.
(c) Having nothing to do.
(d) How long it has been since they've met.

4. What does Hedda remember getting Lovborg to confess?
(a) That he wanted to kill himself.
(b) That he wanted to write a great book in his life.
(c) The details of his dissolute lifestyle.
(d) That he loved Hedda.

5. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?
(a) Leaves the Elvsted household to return to town.
(b) Inherits a fortune.
(c) Applies for a professorship.
(d) Falls in love with Diana, a red headed singer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who embroidered Tesman's slippers?

2. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs Elvsted's feelings regarding Lovborg?

3. What attribute does he give Mrs Elvsted that he knows Hedda lacks?

4. What is the book Tesman is working on about?

5. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

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