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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. Why does Hedda tell Tesman she burned the manuscript?
(a) She tells him she burned it because she got cold.
(b) She tells him she burned it because she hates Lovborg.
(c) She tells him she burned it because Mrs. Elvsted insisted.
(d) She tells him she burned it to ensure his job at the university.

2. What is Engstrand's business idea?
(a) He wants to build an orphanage.
(b) He wants to open a seafood restaurant.
(c) He wants to open a hotel for seamen.
(d) He wants to build a city park.

3. What object did Aunt Julle purchase to impress Hedda?
(a) She purchased new shoes.
(b) She purchased a new hat.
(c) She purchased an expensive shawl.
(d) She purchased a parasol.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the orphanage?

2. By the end of Act 4, what has Hedda lost?

3. Who accidentally started a minor fire in the carpenter's shop?

4. What critical past moment of Mrs. Alving's life does the Pastor share?

5. Why does Pastor Manders like Engstrand?

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