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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attribute does he give Mrs Elvsted that he knows Hedda lacks?
(a) Intellectuality.
(b) A great understanding of interpersonal relationships.
(c) The courage to act.
(d) Beauty.

2. When did Lovborg write his book?
(a) When he was unter the tutelage of Mr Elvsted.
(b) During a long solitary vacation.
(c) Within the year prior to the happenings in Hedda Gabler.
(d) In his "good days" before he started drinking.

3. How is Lovborg's book received by the public?
(a) It is ridiculed.
(b) It becomes the most popular novel of the time.
(c) It is very well received and called 'a sensation'.
(d) It is disputed by the academic community.

4. What two events does Tesman accidentally schedule for the same time?
(a) Lovborg's visit and Brack's dinner.
(b) Lovborg's visit and a visit from his aunt.
(c) Mrs Elvsted's visit and work for his next book.
(d) Brack's party and his wife's birthday.

5. What is the likely reason that Hedda dreams of controlling another person's destiny?
(a) She wants to be like Mrs Elvsted.
(b) She feels very little power over her own life.
(c) It is simply entertainment.
(d) She aspires to do more good than one person can.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?

2. What does Hedda first tell Lovborg when he continually declines the cold punch she offered him?

3. What does Mrs. Elvsted liken Lovborg's manuscript to?

4. What reason does Hedda give Lovborg for not following through on a threat she made a long time ago?

5. What is Lovborg's response to Hedda's revelation about Mr Elvsted?

(see the answer key)

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