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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Mrs Elvsted arrives, what does Lovborg talk about?
(a) He talks about nothing but his book.
(b) He talks about Tesman's research.
(c) He talks about when he knew Hedda.
(d) He compliments Mrs Elvsted and praises the friendship he has with her.

2. What is Mrs. Elvsted's state of mind after the gentlemen leave?
(a) Anxious and unhappy.
(b) Serene and confident.
(c) Jubilant and victorious.
(d) Hopeful and determined.

3. What does Hedda divulge to Lovborg that Mrs Elvsted did not want known?
(a) That she was anxious about Lovborg's fortitude.
(b) That she had left her husband.
(c) That she had been a flame of Tesman's.
(d) That she was jealous of Hedda.

4. What does Hedda first tell Lovborg when he continually declines the cold punch she offered him?
(a) That it makes him appear unsure of himself.
(b) That he had changed greatly from the person she knew.
(c) That she admired his fortitude.
(d) That Mrs Elvsted had trained him well.

5. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?
(a) Because she knows Hedda is unhappy.
(b) Because she has just left her husband.
(c) Because her husband is unfaithful.
(d) Because her husband is an old flame of Hedda's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What becomes apparent as soon as Hedda and Lovborg converse alone?

2. What is the very important thing that Hedda keeps from Lovborg when he comes to see her in Act 3?

3. What does Lovborg tell Mrs. Elvsted happened to the manuscript?

4. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

5. Which of the following best describes the state Lovborg is in when he returns to the Tesman household after Brack's party?

(see the answer key)

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