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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 of the following best characterizes Hedda's view of her marriage at the end of Act 1?
(a) A disappointment and boring.
(b) Unimportant and temporary.
(c) Exciting and adventurous.
(d) Comfortable and supportive.

2. How does Hedda feel about the possibility of motherhood?
(a) She has no leaning toward such responsibilities.
(b) She doesn't think she is capable of bearing children.
(c) She can't wait to hear children's voices in the house.
(d) She looks forward to it to keep her occupied.

3. Which are the most appropriate words to describe Hedda in the first act?
(a) Particular and demanding.
(b) Relaxed and lazy.
(c) Loving and kind.
(d) Professional and competent.

4. Why is the professorship so important to Tesman?
(a) He desperately wants some academic recognition.
(b) He wants to make Hedda and Julle proud of him.
(c) So he will finally outshine Lovborg.
(d) He based his marriage and finances on the prospects of the job.

5. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?
(a) Tesman was gone too long on his travels.
(b) There are doubts about Tesman's character.
(c) The subject of Tesman's book is irrevelant to the post.
(d) Lovborg is also being considered for the post.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?

2. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

3. In the second act, what do we learn about the hat incident?

4. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

5. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?

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