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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hedda Gabler, Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hedda goad Lovborg into going to the party?
(a) She longs for an evening alone with Mrs. Elvsted.
(b) She wants to feel in control of someone's destiny.
(c) She is seeking revenge on Aunt Julle.
(d) She plans to meet him in secret later.

2. Why did Hedda mention she liked the villa?
(a) She knew it was Tesman's dream house and wanted him to be happy.
(b) She wanted to be near the sea, where the villa stood.
(c) She mentioned it on a walk with the awkward Tesman because she felt sorry for him.
(d) She had admired it ever since childhood.

3. Why did the orphanage burn down?
(a) Pastor Manders was careless with a candle.
(b) Regine burned it down on purpose
(c) Oswald was careless with his pipe tobacco.
(d) Engstrand was careless with a cigarette.

4. What item of her costume does Nora show Dr. Rank?
(a) She shows him her flower clip.
(b) She shows him her fan.
(c) She shows him her bracelet.
(d) She shows him her silk stockings.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hedda describe her vacation?

2. Who pursues Krogstad in an attempt to help Nora?

3. What childhood memory does Oswald share about his father?

4. How long was Hedda and Jorgen's honeymoon?

5. Where is Mr. Lovborg invited upon his arrival to the Tesmans'?

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