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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. Why is the professorship so important to Tesman?
(a) He based his marriage and finances on the prospects of the job.
(b) So he will finally outshine Lovborg.
(c) He desperately wants some academic recognition.
(d) He wants to make Hedda and Julle proud of him.

2. At the end of Act 2, what does Hedda confess to Mrs Elvsted that she wants out of the whole situation?
(a) To win Lovborg's love.
(b) To influence a human fate.
(c) To secure the professorship for Tesman.
(d) To see Lovborg succumb to weakness.

3. What part of Mrs Elvsted does Hedda find "irritating"?
(a) Her mannerisms.
(b) Her clothes.
(c) Her manner of speaking.
(d) Her hair.

4. What does Hedda say she is doing at the end of Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Destroying her past.
(b) Making an opportunity for Tesman.
(c) Destroying Lovborg's future.
(d) Burning a child.

5. What does Hedda claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Her father's pistols.
(b) A growing family.
(c) A charming home.
(d) A busy social life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two events does Tesman accidentally schedule for the same time?

2. What are Mrs Elvsted's plans for the future?

3. Which of the following best characterizes Lovborg the night of Brack's party?

4. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?

5. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

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