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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 role did Ejlert Lovborg play in the Elvsted household prior to the happenings in the play Hedda Gabler?
(a) He tutored the children.
(b) He was a distant relation.
(c) He was the protege of Mr Elvsted.
(d) He was a close friend of Mr Elvsted.

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

3. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Concern and honesty.
(b) Jealousy and disdain.
(c) Kindness and friendship.
(d) Respect and fear.

4. What is the very important thing that Hedda keeps from Lovborg when he comes to see her in Act 3?
(a) Information about the professorship.
(b) His manuscript.
(c) Her love and sympathy.
(d) The money he needs to buy back his manuscript.

5. What does Lovborg try to call Hedda when they are alone?
(a) Dear.
(b) Mrs Tesman.
(c) My love.
(d) Hedda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda destroy in the end of Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?

2. What does Lovborg ask Hedda while they are alone?

3. How many copies of Lovborg's manuscript exist?

4. Which of the following set of people truly acts in the others best interest to the best of their ability in the play HEDDA GABLER?

5. What is Mrs. Elvsted's state of mind after the gentlemen leave?

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