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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. How long was Hedda and Jorgen's honeymoon?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) One year.
(c) Three days.
(d) Six months.

2. With what has Ejlert Lovborg recently had success?
(a) He built a beautiful mansion.
(b) He composed a large concerto.
(c) He has written a well-received book.
(d) He opened a chain of grocery stores.

3. How did Lovborg really die?
(a) He jumped off a cliff and scattered his manuscript to the winds.
(b) He was hit by a car.
(c) He shot himself in the head in his home.
(d) He was shot in the stomach attempting to regain his manuscript.

4. What will Tesman and Mrs. Elvsted use to reconstruct the manuscript?
(a) They will use Tesman's memory of Lovborg's reading.
(b) They will use Mrs. Elvsted's memory.
(c) They will use Lovborg's notes.
(d) They will use Lovborg's recordings.

5. How is Hedda described in the stage directions?
(a) A fading beauty of advancing years.
(b) A rough person of swarthy complexion.
(c) An aristocratic figure with steel-gray eyes.
(d) A frivolous blond with mounds of curls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of man was Mr. Alving?

2. Why is the Pastor hesitant about getting the orphanage insured?

3. What is the name of the orphanage?

4. Why does Hedda tell Tesman she burned the manuscript?

5. What have Pastor Manders and Mrs. Alving been building?

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