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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. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) A violin.
(b) A harp.
(c) A flute.
(d) A piano.

2. Who does Tesman invite over to their house for evening in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Berte.
(b) Mrs Elvsted.
(c) Ejlert Lovborg.
(d) Brack.

3. When Tesman and Brack first invite Lovborg to Brack's party, what does Lovborg do?
(a) Agree to stay with Hedda when she asks him to.
(b) Cautiously agree to go.
(c) Warmly accept as a way to regain old ties.
(d) Decline.

4. What is Lovborg going to do for Tesman?
(a) Help him with his book.
(b) Stay with Hedda so Tesman can leave for Brack's party.
(c) Wait until Tesman has the professorship before publishing his book.
(d) Recommend Tesman for another post if Lovborg is rewarded the professorship.

5. What two events does Tesman accidentally schedule for the same time?
(a) Lovborg's visit and Brack's dinner.
(b) Mrs Elvsted's visit and work for his next book.
(c) Lovborg's visit and a visit from his aunt.
(d) Brack's party and his wife's birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?

2. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's view of her marriage at the end of Act 1?

3. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?

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

5. What did Tesman tell Brack about Tesman and Hedda's trip?

(see the answer key)

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