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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, who are the two people expected to be visiting the Tesman home in the evening?
(a) Julle and Mrs Elvsted.
(b) Mrs Elvsted and Lovborg.
(c) Berte and Lovborg.
(d) Lovborg and Brack.

2. What did Tesman tell Brack about Tesman and Hedda's trip?
(a) Hedda had a very good time.
(b) It was long and difficult.
(c) They missed their home terribly.
(d) They spent every moment together.

3. What does Hedda do when Brack arrives in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Expresses her pleasure at being alone with Brack.
(b) HideS Tesman's manuscript.
(c) Wishes Tesman were at home so she wouldn't have to be alone with Brack.
(d) ShootS at him with her pistol.

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

5. What is the one thing that Hedda says she has an aptitude for?
(a) Light conversation.
(b) To be a wife.
(c) To dance and be merry.
(d) To bore herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Tesman and Brack first invite Lovborg to Brack's party, what does Lovborg do?

2. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?

3. What does Hedda claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

4. What are Brack's views on his own marriage prospects?

5. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?

(see the answer key)

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