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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. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?
(a) Rude and ungrateful.
(b) Beautiful and adored.
(c) Flighty and vacant.
(d) Demanding and restrictive.

2. Which of the following best compares the nature of Tesman's book to the nature of Lovborg's book?
(a) The scholarly to the chaotic.
(b) The useful to the superfluous.
(c) The mundane to the visionary.
(d) The truth to the fanciful.

3. What are Brack's views on his own marriage prospects?
(a) He prefers to maintain 'friendships' with married ladies.
(b) He does not care for the company of women.
(c) He wishes he had proposed to Hedda while she was available.
(d) He is still waiting for the right woman to come into his life.

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

5. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?
(a) Leaves the Elvsted household to return to town.
(b) Inherits a fortune.
(c) Applies for a professorship.
(d) Falls in love with Diana, a red headed singer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item in Hedda and Tesman's house has been moved out of view in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?

2. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?

3. What does Hedda tell Brack her reason's were for marrying Tesman?

4. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?

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

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