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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?
(a) Seperates her from her husband.
(b) Gives up his dissolute ways.
(c) Writes a book.
(d) Returns to town.

2. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?
(a) Demanding and restrictive.
(b) Beautiful and adored.
(c) Rude and ungrateful.
(d) Flighty and vacant.

3. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) A flute.
(b) A piano.
(c) A harp.
(d) A violin.

4. Which are the most appropriate words to describe Hedda in the first act?
(a) Relaxed and lazy.
(b) Particular and demanding.
(c) Loving and kind.
(d) Professional and competent.

5. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs Elvsted's feelings regarding Lovborg?
(a) Proud, sure, and boastful.
(b) Skeptical and cautious.
(c) Fearful, thwarted, and rancorous.
(d) Protective, worried, and adoring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tesman ask Berte to put away for him?

2. What do Julle and Tesman discuss as a strong ability of Tesman's?

3. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

4. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?

5. To what does Brack invite Tesman?

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