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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 does Lovborg take with him to Brack's?
(a) Mrs Elvsted's glove.
(b) A bottle of punch.
(c) A pistol.
(d) His manuscript.

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

3. What is the relationship between Lovborg and Miss Diana?
(a) Lovborg owes Miss Diana money that she hopes to recover by the sale of his book.
(b) They were former lovers.
(c) Miss Diana is his cousin who has always helped him through hard times.
(d) Miss Diana works at the police station and remembers him from before his reformation.

4. What is the usual manner for Brack's arrivals and departures?
(a) He arrives unannounced through the back door and garden.
(b) The front door, as a formal guest.
(c) He lets himself in without using the bell so not to disturb anyone.
(d) He comes and goes with Tesman.

5. In Act 3, after Brack leaves, what does Hedda do?
(a) Leaf through Lovborg's manuscript.
(b) Write a letter to Lovborg.
(c) Pour herself a drink.
(d) Cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best characterizes Lovborg the night of Brack's party?

2. What is Hedda doing when Tesman returns from Brack's party?

3. At Brack's party, what information does Lovborg withhold?

4. Why is the professorship so important to Tesman?

5. At the end of Act 2, what does Hedda confess to Mrs Elvsted that she wants out of the whole situation?

(see the answer key)

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