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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Act 2, why does Julle send word she will not be visiting Hedda and Tesman that evening?
(a) She is still ofended about the hat.
(b) She has another social engagement.
(c) She does not feel welcome.
(d) Rina is getting worse.
2. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) A piano.
(b) A harp.
(c) A violin.
(d) A flute.
3. What role did Ejlert Lovborg play in the Elvsted household prior to the happenings in the play Hedda Gabler?
(a) He was a close friend of Mr Elvsted.
(b) He was the protege of Mr Elvsted.
(c) He tutored the children.
(d) He was a distant relation.
4. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Respect and fear.
(b) Jealousy and disdain.
(c) Kindness and friendship.
(d) Concern and honesty.
5. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?
(a) Tesman was gone too long on his travels.
(b) Lovborg is also being considered for the post.
(c) There are doubts about Tesman's character.
(d) The subject of Tesman's book is irrevelant to the post.
6. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs Elvsted's feelings regarding Lovborg?
(a) Fearful, thwarted, and rancorous.
(b) Skeptical and cautious.
(c) Protective, worried, and adoring.
(d) Proud, sure, and boastful.
7. How does Hedda feel about the possibility of motherhood?
(a) She doesn't think she is capable of bearing children.
(b) She can't wait to hear children's voices in the house.
(c) She looks forward to it to keep her occupied.
(d) She has no leaning toward such responsibilities.
8. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) That she is letting herself go.
(c) That she doesn't love her husband.
(d) That she lives a life of leisure.
9. To what does Brack invite Tesman?
(a) A literary gathering.
(b) A stag dinner.
(c) A discussion of the professorship.
(d) A party at the home of a wealthy relative.
10. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To show her affection towards him.
(b) To try and get out in society.
(c) To help him with his work.
(d) To be less distant with Julle.
11. What is Brack's reaction when he realizes that Tesman is not at home and that he is alone with Hedda?
(a) Brack is pleased and says he would have come earlier.
(b) Brack tells Hedda a secret.
(c) Brack is uncomfortable and makes awkward conversation.
(d) Brack apologizes for the intrusion and withdraws.
12. From their conversation, what can one infer about Brack and Hedda in Act 2?
(a) Hedda rejected Brack as a suitor.
(b) They are both uncomfortable being alone with the other.
(c) They have been lovers.
(d) They are already friends.
13. Why is the professorship so important to Tesman?
(a) So he will finally outshine Lovborg.
(b) He wants to make Hedda and Julle proud of him.
(c) He based his marriage and finances on the prospects of the job.
(d) He desperately wants some academic recognition.
14. What is the one thing that Hedda says she has an aptitude for?
(a) To dance and be merry.
(b) To be a wife.
(c) To bore herself.
(d) Light conversation.
15. Which are the most appropriate words to describe Hedda in the first act?
(a) Particular and demanding.
(b) Professional and competent.
(c) Relaxed and lazy.
(d) Loving and kind.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Hedda tell Brack her reason's were for marrying Tesman?
2. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
3. What kind of friends were Mrs Elvsted and Hedda in school?
4. What part of Mrs Elvsted does Hedda find "irritating"?
5. What was the basis of the close friendship shared by Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted?
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