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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hedda Gabler, Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What possession does Aunt Julle return to Tesman?
(a) She returns his cane.
(b) She returns his bookcase.
(c) She returns his slippers.
(d) She returns his top hat.

2. How does Mr. Brack attempt to blackmail Hedda?
(a) He will tell Aunt Julle that Hedda killed Aunt Rina.
(b) He will let the word get out that Lovborg had her pistol.
(c) He will tell Mrs. Elvsted that Hedda had a relationship with Lovborg.
(d) He will tell Tesman that they are having an affair.

3. What kind of man was Mr. Alving?
(a) He was a distant, solemn man who rarely spoke or entertained.
(b) He was a sainted man who never touched alcohol.
(c) He was a debauched drunk and indiscreet cheater.
(d) He was a jolly fellow with many friends who always visited.

4. What is the significance of the orphanage's unveiling ceremony?
(a) It is Mrs. Alving's birthday.
(b) It is the tenth anniversary of Mr. Alving's death.
(c) It is Mr. Alving's birthday.
(d) It is the tenth anniversary of Oswald's death.

5. What faux pas does Hedda commit against Mrs. Elvsted.
(a) She calls her by the wrong name.
(b) She does not ask about the children.
(c) She forgets to invite her to sit.
(d) She does not offer her something to drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hedda die?

2. How is Hedda described in the stage directions?

3. What member of Tesman's family has passed away at the beginning of Act 4?

4. Who arrives with news of Lovborg's attempted suicide?

5. Who is Regine's biological parent?

(see the answer key)

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