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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. What does Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?
(a) Seperates her from her husband.
(b) Writes a book.
(c) Gives up his dissolute ways.
(d) Returns to town.

2. What reason does Hedda give Lovborg for not following through on a threat she made a long time ago?
(a) She knew it was wrong.
(b) She was a coward and afraid of scandal.
(c) Because she loved Lovborg.
(d) It would have damaged her chances of marrying Tesman.

3. What does Hedda do with a pistol as Lovborg prepares to leave?
(a) She fires it in the air.
(b) She tries to hide it from Lovborg.
(c) She gives it to him as a 'keepsake'.
(d) She lays it on the table in the entry way.

4. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?
(a) She moved to town some years ago.
(b) She is very recently arrived.
(c) She has always lived here.
(d) Her whole family recently moved into town from the country.

5. Which of the following best describes the state Lovborg is in when he returns to the Tesman household after Brack's party?
(a) Elated and joyous.
(b) Desperate and disheveled.
(c) Contrite and repentant.
(d) Sad and mournful.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the professorship so important to Tesman?

2. After Mrs Elvsted arrives, what does Lovborg talk about?

3. What does Hedda suggest that Lovborg do beautifully?

4. Who does Tesman invite over to their house for evening in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

5. What future does Hedda see for Lovborg?

(see the answer key)

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