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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, why does Julle send word she will not be visiting Hedda and Tesman that evening?
(a) She does not feel welcome.
(b) She is still ofended about the hat.
(c) She has another social engagement.
(d) Rina is getting worse.

2. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?
(a) A book.
(b) A dress.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A hat.

3. How were the furnishings in the house paid for?
(a) Hedda's inheritance paid for everything.
(b) Julle mortgaged her annuity to pay for the furnishings.
(c) Berte lent Tesman the money to buy them.
(d) Tesman could afford the furnishings with his salary.

4. Why are people concerned about Rina?
(a) She is elderly and bedridden.
(b) She is about to have a child.
(c) She recently offended an important man.
(d) She is missing.

5. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) To let her know what he thinks of Lovborg's book.
(b) To continue Lovborg's work.
(c) To let Lovborg have the professorship.
(d) To be kind to Lovborg and keep a watchful eye on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What role did Ejlert Lovborg play in the Elvsted household prior to the happenings in the play Hedda Gabler?

2. What are Mrs Elvsted's plans for the future?

3. What is the only thing that Mrs Elvsted knows about the woman whose shadow stands between her and Lovborg?

4. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?

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

(see the answer key)

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