View a FREE sample

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 piano.
(d) A flute.

2. What does Julle give to Tesman before she leaves?
(a) A suitcase of documents.
(b) A hat.
(c) His favorite slippers.
(d) An unexplained package.

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

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

5. What does Tesman thank Brack for when Brack arrives at the house for the first time in Act 1?
(a) Looking after Julle while they were away.
(b) Always being a good friend to Hedda.
(c) Coming so promptly after receiving his letter.
(d) Making the financial arrangements for the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?

2. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?

3. What is Brack's reaction when he realizes that Tesman is not at home and that he is alone with Hedda?

4. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?

5. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 311 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample