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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From their conversation, what can one infer about Brack and Hedda in Act 2?
(a) They are both uncomfortable being alone with the other.
(b) They have been lovers.
(c) They are already friends.
(d) Hedda rejected Brack as a suitor.

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 looks forward to it to keep her occupied.
(d) She can't wait to hear children's voices in the house.

3. What did Tesman tell Brack about Tesman and Hedda's trip?
(a) Hedda had a very good time.
(b) They spent every moment together.
(c) They missed their home terribly.
(d) It was long and difficult.

4. What is Lovborg going to do for Tesman?
(a) Stay with Hedda so Tesman can leave for Brack's party.
(b) Help him with his book.
(c) Recommend Tesman for another post if Lovborg is rewarded the professorship.
(d) Wait until Tesman has the professorship before publishing his book.

5. How does Hedda feel about the house she lives in?
(a) She thinks it smells of old ladies and death.
(b) She loves the way the house has been furnished.
(c) She thinks the house is plain and depressing.
(d) She thinks the house will be good for raising a family.

6. What does Hedda tell Brack her reason's were for marrying Tesman?
(a) His was her only marriage proposal.
(b) He was determined to support her and he was not ridiculous.
(c) She loves him despite his prospects.
(d) She sees him as a great man that will go far.

7. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Tesman and Berte.
(b) Julle and Tesman.
(c) Jorgen and Hedda.
(d) Julle and Berte.

8. What does the letter sent in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLE propose to do?
(a) Warn Mrs Elvsted's husband of her whereabouts.
(b) Summon Brack to the house.
(c) Invite Ejlert Lovborg over that evening.
(d) Make arrangements for a celebration.

9. What does Hedda dream of convincing Tesman to do?
(a) Move to the country.
(b) Go into politics.
(c) Get his book published.
(d) Become more fashionable.

10. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) A harp.
(b) A violin.
(c) A flute.
(d) A piano.

11. What was the basis of the close friendship shared by Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Similar personalities.
(b) Working together on Lovborg's book.
(c) Long walks in the country.
(d) Hard times that brought them together.

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

13. 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) Rina is getting worse.
(c) She does not feel welcome.
(d) She has another social engagement.

14. What do Julle and Tesman discuss as a strong ability of Tesman's?
(a) Making sense of confusing information.
(b) Foreseeing the direction society will take.
(c) Collecting and arranging.
(d) Seeing the influence of small actions.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

2. What does Hedda confess to Brack regarding her feelings toward Tesman?

3. What does Tesman bring home with him in the second act of HEDDA GABLER?

4. What role did Ejlert Lovborg play in the Elvsted household prior to the happenings in the play Hedda Gabler?

5. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?

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