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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. 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.

2. What was Hedda's life like before she married?
(a) She was the beautiful daughter of a poor family.
(b) She was the heiress to a large fortune.
(c) She was the popular daughter of a general.
(d) She was a school teacher.

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

4. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Respect and fear.
(b) Jealousy and disdain.
(c) Kindness and friendship.
(d) Concern and honesty.

5. 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) Returns to town.
(c) Writes a book.
(d) Gives up his dissolute ways.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?

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

3. Which are the most appropriate words to describe Hedda in the first act?

4. What would best characterize the way Hedda greets Julle?

5. Which of the following best characterizes Tesman's feeling towards Julle?

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