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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Master Builder, Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Pastor Manders like Engstrand?
(a) He and Engstrand are brothers and he has always had a soft spot for him.
(b) Engstrand saved the Pastor's life once, long ago.
(c) Engstrand's daughter is the Pastor's wife, and it is only fitting for the Pastor to like him.
(d) He feels Engstrand is honest and willing to confess is failures.

2. What possession of Hedda's does she want to keep, despite the fact that it doesn't match their home?
(a) Her hip bath.
(b) Her study desk.
(c) Her wardrobe.
(d) Her piano.

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

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

5. With whom does Tesman entrust Lovborg's manuscript?
(a) Mr. Brack.
(b) Mrs. Elvsted.
(c) Berte.
(d) Hedda.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who arrives unexpectedly to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Solness?

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

4. What card does Torvald receive from Dr. Rank?

5. Why has Hilde come?

(see the answer key)

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