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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the state Lovborg is in when he returns to the Tesman household after Brack's party?
(a) Desperate and disheveled.
(b) Elated and joyous.
(c) Sad and mournful.
(d) Contrite and repentant.

2. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Tesman and Berte.
(b) Jorgen and Hedda.
(c) Julle and Tesman.
(d) Julle and Berte.

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

4. What attribute does he give Mrs Elvsted that he knows Hedda lacks?
(a) Beauty.
(b) Intellectuality.
(c) The courage to act.
(d) A great understanding of interpersonal relationships.

5. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To try and get out in society.
(b) To be less distant with Julle.
(c) To show her affection towards him.
(d) To help him with his work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the letter sent in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLE propose to do?

2. What is Hedda thankful for, in her relationship with Brack?

3. What does Hedda refer to when she says someone has 'vine leaves in their hair'?

4. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?

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

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