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Hedda Gabler | Quiz

Henrik Ibsen
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Hedda Gabler | Quiz

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1)

From their conversation, what can one infer about Brack and Hedda in Act 2? (from Act 2, Part 1)

They are both uncomfortable being alone with the other.
Hedda rejected Brack as a suitor.
They have been lovers.
They are already friends.
2)

In Act 4, where did the events concerning Lovborg occur? (from Act 4)

At the police station.
At Miss Diana's.
At Brack's.
On the street.
3)

In the second act, what do we learn about the hat incident? (from Act 2, Part 1)

Hedda only pretended she thought the hat belonged to the maid.
That Hedda is sorry she said anything.
That Julle is still offended.
That Hedda was jealous of the hat.
4)

When Hedda and Brack are discussing a trip in a compartment on a train, what are they really discussing? (from Act 2, Part 1)

The importance of having good friends close by.
Getting away from society.
The unexpected in life.
Fidelity in marriage.
5)

What is Lovborg going to do for Tesman? (from Act 2, Part 1)

Stay with Hedda so Tesman can leave for Brack's party.
Recommend Tesman for another post if Lovborg is rewarded the professorship.
Wait until Tesman has the professorship before publishing his book.
Help him with his book.
6)

What influence does Hedda want over Lovborg? (from Act 2, Part 2)

She wants him to love her.
Power.
She wants to ruin him.
She wants revenge.
7)

What does Brack tell Hedda actually happened to Lovborg? (from Act 4)

He threw himself into the fjord where he had thrown his manuscript.
He moved in with Miss Diana.
He confessed to the police and is in jail.
That Lovborg's gun went off accidentally and shot him through the belly.
8)

How does Brack suddenly have power over Hedda? (from Act 4)

He has Lovborg's picture of Lovborg and Hedda together.
He knows what she did to Lovborg's manuscript.
If he tells the police he recognized the pistol she will be involved in a scandal.
He knows she gave Lovborg money.
9)

What attribute does he give Mrs Elvsted that he knows Hedda lacks? (from Act 2, Part 2)

A great understanding of interpersonal relationships.
Intellectuality.
Beauty.
The courage to act.
10)

Why does Hedda tell Brack is the reason she told Tesman she wanted to live in this particular house? (from Act 2, Part 1)

Because she knew he wanted it.
So she could be close to people she liked.
To fill an awkward silence in conversation.
Because it was the nicest one Tesman could afford.
11)

What are Mrs. Elvsted's plans when she leaves the Tesman household in Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER? (from Act 3, Part 2)

She is going to attempt to purchase the manuscript back from Miss Diana.
She is going to look for the missing manuscript.
She is going to return to her husband.
She has no plans and nowhere to go.
12)

How does Hedda imagine Lovborg when he returns? (from Act 2, Part 2)

Flushed and fearless with vine leaves in his hair.
The talk of the town.
Reckless and free.
Responsible and self controlled.
13)

What does Lovborg want Tesman to see? (from Act 2, Part 1)

Evidence of his reformed ways.
The manuscript to his next book.
That he is a better writer than Tesman.
That he is a potential candidate for the professorship.
14)

What is Lovborg's plan for his future at the end of Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER? (from Act 3, Part 2)

To end it all.
To get the professorship, and perhaps write again.
To succumb to a life of debauchery and drunkeness.
To return to the Elvsted and regain control of his life.
15)

What does Tesman bring home with him in the second act of HEDDA GABLER? (from Act 2, Part 1)

A letter from Mr Elvsted.
A new instrument for Hedda.
A bouquet of flowers.
A pile of books for his research.
16)

Which of the following best describe Brack's character? (from Act 3, Part 1)

Controlling and manipulative.
Cold and distant.
Simple and naive.
Friendly and caring.
17)

At Brack's party, what information does Lovborg withhold? (from Act 3, Part 2)

The name of the woman that inspired him.
That his work is plagiarized from Tesman's.
That there is a second copy of the manuscript.
That he is in love with Hedda.
18)

What happens to the manuscript when Tesman leaves? (from Act 3, Part 1)

Tesman gives it to Brack to hold onto.
It gets knocked off the table and the pages scatter.
Tesman leaves it in Hedda's care.
Tesman takes it with him to return to it's rightful owner.
19)

In Act 4, what is Hedda sure of about Lovborg without being told? (from Act 4)

That he will return to Mrs Elvsted.
That he shot himself.
That he loves her.
That he will always overshadow Tesman.
20)

Why does Brack ask Hedda if she left Lovborg alone when he was at her house earlier in the day? (from Act 4)

He had Tesman's manuscript with him.
He recognized Lovborg's gun as one of Hedda's pistols.
He had some silver items Brack recognized from the Tesman house.
He thinks Lovborg might have hidden his manuscript in the house.
21)

After Mrs Elvsted arrives, what does Lovborg talk about? (from Act 2, Part 2)

He talks about Tesman's research.
He talks about when he knew Hedda.
He talks about nothing but his book.
He compliments Mrs Elvsted and praises the friendship he has with her.
22)

What is Hedda thankful for, in her relationship with Brack? (from Act 3, Part 1)

That Brack has no hold over her.
That Tesman is not dependent on Brack.
That Brack lives so close by.
That Brack is such a good friend with her best interests in mind.
23)

Before he leaves, what does Lovborg promise to do? (from Act 2, Part 2)

Finish his book.
Speak to Brack about the professorship.
Return at ten to take Mrs. Elvsted home.
Stay sober.
24)

What does Brack suggest is Lovborg's motive for visiting the Tesman household? (from Act 3, Part 1)

To have access to Tesman's work.
To get close to Hedda.
To use it as a meeting place with Mrs Elvsted.
To get leverage to win the professorship.
25)

What does Hedda tell Brack her reason's were for marrying Tesman? (from Act 2, Part 1)

He was determined to support her and he was not ridiculous.
She sees him as a great man that will go far.
His was her only marriage proposal.
She loves him despite his prospects.
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