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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 is the usual manner for Brack's arrivals and departures?
(a) He arrives unannounced through the back door and garden.
(b) He comes and goes with Tesman.
(c) He lets himself in without using the bell so not to disturb anyone.
(d) The front door, as a formal guest.

2. What does Lovborg take with him to Brack's?
(a) A bottle of punch.
(b) Mrs Elvsted's glove.
(c) A pistol.
(d) His manuscript.

3. What two events does Tesman accidentally schedule for the same time?
(a) Brack's party and his wife's birthday.
(b) Mrs Elvsted's visit and work for his next book.
(c) Lovborg's visit and Brack's dinner.
(d) Lovborg's visit and a visit from his aunt.

4. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?
(a) There are doubts about Tesman's character.
(b) Tesman was gone too long on his travels.
(c) Lovborg is also being considered for the post.
(d) The subject of Tesman's book is irrevelant to the post.

5. What would best characterize the way Hedda greets Julle?
(a) Loving and warm.
(b) Cool and formal.
(c) Appreciative and obliging.
(d) Excited and enthusiastic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the very important thing that Hedda keeps from Lovborg when he comes to see her in Act 3?

2. When does Hedda do with Lovborg's manuscript when she hears the maid admit Lovborg into the house?

3. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's view of her marriage at the end of Act 1?

4. What does Tesman bring home with him in the second act of HEDDA GABLER?

5. In the second act, what do we learn about the hat incident?

(see the answer key)

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