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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) A salon, a footman, and a horse.
(b) To be reunited with old friends.
(c) A child.
(d) Peace from the world to be with her family.

2. Where does Hedda insist on sitting when Mrs Elvsted joins her and Lovborg?
(a) In between Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted.
(b) Next to Mrs Elvsted where she can watch Lovborg.
(c) At Lovborg's right hand.
(d) In the seat looking at both of them.

3. What does Hedda claim were her motives in their prior experiences together?
(a) A look into a world that she is supposed to know nothing about.
(b) To inspire him.
(c) To make him forget everything but her.
(d) To reform him.

4. 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 busy social life.
(c) A growing family.
(d) A charming home.

5. What does Hedda destroy in the end of Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Her father's pistols.
(b) Tesman's chances at the professorship.
(c) Lovborg's manuscript.
(d) Her reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda refer to when she says someone has 'vine leaves in their hair'?

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

3. What future does Hedda see for Lovborg?

4. What does Lovborg think Hedda's motives might have been in their prior friendship?

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

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