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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 attribute does he give Mrs Elvsted that he knows Hedda lacks?
(a) The courage to act.
(b) Intellectuality.
(c) A great understanding of interpersonal relationships.
(d) Beauty.

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

3. What does Lovborg try to call Hedda when they are alone?
(a) My love.
(b) Mrs Tesman.
(c) Hedda.
(d) Dear.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda do with a pistol as Lovborg prepares to leave?

2. At Brack's party, what information does Lovborg withhold?

3. When did Lovborg write his book?

4. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?

5. What does Tesman bring to Hedda while she talks to Lovborg?

(see the answer key)

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