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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 the letter sent in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLE propose to do?
(a) Make arrangements for a celebration.
(b) Warn Mrs Elvsted's husband of her whereabouts.
(c) Summon Brack to the house.
(d) Invite Ejlert Lovborg over that evening.

2. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Brack.
(b) Lovborg.
(c) Tesman.
(d) Berte.

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

4. What does Hedda claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A growing family.
(b) A busy social life.
(c) A charming home.
(d) Her father's pistols.

5. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?
(a) Neighbor.
(b) Housemaid.
(c) Landlord.
(d) Visiting relative.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. To what does Brack invite Tesman?

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

5. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?

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