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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 Hedda want at the end of 1Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To be reunited with old friends.
(b) A child.
(c) Peace from the world to be with her family.
(d) A salon, a footman, and a horse.

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

3. To what does Brack invite Tesman?
(a) A discussion of the professorship.
(b) A party at the home of a wealthy relative.
(c) A literary gathering.
(d) A stag dinner.

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

5. What is the only thing that Mrs Elvsted knows about the woman whose shadow stands between her and Lovborg?
(a) She was a remarkable beauty, with red hair.
(b) Lovborg had asked her to marry him.
(c) She had rejected Lovborg for another man.
(d) She tried to shoot him with a pistol.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Lovborg accuse Mrs. Elvsted?

2. What are Mrs. Elvsted's plans when she leaves the Tesman household in Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?

3. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

4. What does Hedda suggest that Lovborg do beautifully?

5. How is Lovborg's book received by the public?

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