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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best characterizes Lovborg the night of Brack's party?
(a) Strong and willful.
(b) Desperate and scheming.
(c) Out of control and drunken.
(d) Eloquent and learned.

2. What is Lovborg's plan for his future at the end of Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To return to the Elvsted and regain control of his life.
(b) To succumb to a life of debauchery and drunkeness.
(c) To get the professorship, and perhaps write again.
(d) To end it all.

3. Where does Hedda insist on sitting when Mrs Elvsted joins her and Lovborg?
(a) In the seat looking at both of them.
(b) In between Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted.
(c) At Lovborg's right hand.
(d) Next to Mrs Elvsted where she can watch Lovborg.

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

5. What does Tesman bring to Hedda while she talks to Lovborg?
(a) A letter from Mrs Elvsted.
(b) Punch and cakes.
(c) A bouquet of flowers.
(d) His book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda divulge to Lovborg that Mrs Elvsted did not want known?

2. What is becoming clear about Brack's motives with Hedda?

3. What does Hedda say she is doing at the end of Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?

4. What does Hedda understand is the real point of Brack's story?

5. What does Lovborg try to call Hedda when they are alone?

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