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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. What critical past moment of Mrs. Alving's life does the Pastor share?
(a) When Mrs. Alving was deathly ill.
(b) When Mrs. Alving tried to run from her husband.
(c) When Mr. Alving was deathly ill.
(d) When Oswald was lost in the country.

2. Why does Torvald stay away from Nora at parties?
(a) He cannot stand her.
(b) He is always accompanying Dr. Rank.
(c) He is jealous of the attention she receives.
(d) He is pretending they are secret lovers and engaged.

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

4. Why did Kristine end her relationship with Krogstad?
(a) She only wanted his money and once she had it she was gone.
(b) She needed money to care for her mother and brothers.
(c) She was jealous of his promiscuous ways.
(d) She was not attracted to him and did not love him.

5. What does Kristine propose between she and Krogstad?
(a) She proposes they steal the Helmer's things.
(b) She proposes they both work at the bank together.
(c) She proposes they never speak again.
(d) She proposes they join forces.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Torvald whisk Nora away so quickly after the dance?

2. What did Oswald go abroad to become?

3. What did the doctor say to Oswald?

4. To whom did Mrs. Alving run when her married life became unbearable?

5. What name has Oswald given himself?

(see the answer key)

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