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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What influence does Hedda want over Lovborg?
(a) She wants revenge.
(b) Power.
(c) She wants him to love her.
(d) She wants to ruin him.

2. What becomes apparent as soon as Hedda and Lovborg converse alone?
(a) Hedda is angry at Lovborg for an unknown reason.
(b) Lovborg is jealous of Tesman's success.
(c) Hedda and Lovborg have been very close.
(d) Hedda wishes she had married Lovborg.

3. What is Mrs. Elvsted's state of mind after the gentlemen leave?
(a) Jubilant and victorious.
(b) Hopeful and determined.
(c) Anxious and unhappy.
(d) Serene and confident.

4. What does Tesman bring home with him in the second act of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A letter from Mr Elvsted.
(b) A new instrument for Hedda.
(c) A pile of books for his research.
(d) A bouquet of flowers.

5. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Cut her hair off.
(b) Dismiss her.
(c) Visit her every day.
(d) Send her to care for Rina.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?

2. What attribute does he give Mrs Elvsted that he knows Hedda lacks?

3. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?

4. What is the book Tesman is working on about?

5. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?

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