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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the letter from Julle tell Tesman?
(a) That Hedda is pregnant.
(b) That the police know he has Lovborg's book, and he must go to the station at once.
(c) That Lovborg was arrested, and needs help.
(d) That Rina is dying and he must hurry to her side.

2. What time of day is it when Lovborg arrives at the Tesman household?
(a) Four in the morning.
(b) Late the next day.
(c) He arrives at ten to take Mrs. Elvsted home.
(d) After daybreak the next morning.

3. What is Mrs. Elvsted's state of mind after the gentlemen leave?
(a) Serene and confident.
(b) Jubilant and victorious.
(c) Hopeful and determined.
(d) Anxious and unhappy.

4. What does Hedda destroy in the end of Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Her father's pistols.
(b) Tesman's chances at the professorship.
(c) Her reputation.
(d) Lovborg's manuscript.

5. What does Hedda first tell Lovborg when he continually declines the cold punch she offered him?
(a) That she admired his fortitude.
(b) That he had changed greatly from the person she knew.
(c) That Mrs Elvsted had trained him well.
(d) That it makes him appear unsure of himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What best characterizes the way Hedda feels about Mrs. Elvsted?

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

3. 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?

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

5. What influence does Hedda want over Lovborg?

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