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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tesman bring home with him in the second act of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) A new instrument for Hedda.
(c) A letter from Mr Elvsted.
(d) A pile of books for his research.

2. What does Julle do as soon as she enters the room in the beginning of the first act?
(a) Reads a manuscript.
(b) Hugs Hedda.
(c) Writes a letter.
(d) Opens a window.

3. What time of day is it when Lovborg arrives at the Tesman household?
(a) After daybreak the next morning.
(b) He arrives at ten to take Mrs. Elvsted home.
(c) Late the next day.
(d) Four in the morning.

4. Which of the following best characterizes Lovborg the night of Brack's party?
(a) Desperate and scheming.
(b) Out of control and drunken.
(c) Eloquent and learned.
(d) Strong and willful.

5. What is the book Tesman is working on about?
(a) Domestic crafts of Brabant in the Middle Ages.
(b) The role of religion in shaping the future.
(c) Cultural norms of the modern age.
(d) The importance of family in society.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the letter sent in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLE propose to do?

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

3. What is Hedda thankful for, in her relationship with Brack?

4. Before he leaves, what does Lovborg promise to do?

5. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?

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