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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. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?
(a) She is afraid she'll be too busy to come often.
(b) She will return to spend the winter.
(c) She plans never to return.
(d) She plans on returning every day to visit.

2. What does Hedda claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A growing family.
(b) A busy social life.
(c) Her father's pistols.
(d) A charming home.

3. What is Lovborg's response to Hedda's revelation about Mr Elvsted?
(a) He brushes it off and admonishes Hedda.
(b) He grows angry and embarrassed, and decides to leave with Tesman and Brack.
(c) He laughs at Mrs Elvsted.
(d) He makes a toast with a glass of punch, to 'the truth'.

4. In Act 2, why does Julle send word she will not be visiting Hedda and Tesman that evening?
(a) She does not feel welcome.
(b) Rina is getting worse.
(c) She is still ofended about the hat.
(d) She has another social engagement.

5. What does Lovborg know after his night at Brack's?
(a) The he will not be able to maintain a respectable lifestyle.
(b) That he is in love with Hedda.
(c) That it is pointless for him to write books.
(d) That he is the best man for the professorship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Tesman get Lovborg's manuscript?

2. What are Brack's views on his own marriage prospects?

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

4. What happens to the manuscript when Tesman leaves?

5. What is the thing that Hedda fights hardest for?

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