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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 Tesman focus on when he talks about the future?
(a) Raising a family.
(b) Making a fortune.
(c) Spending time with his wife.
(d) His career.

2. What does Hedda understand is the real point of Brack's story?
(a) To convince Tesman to surrender the manuscript.
(b) He is afraid Lovborg might hurt someone.
(c) Brack doesn't want Lovborg around Hedda.
(d) He is afraid a scandal might ruin Tesman.

3. What role did Ejlert Lovborg play in the Elvsted household prior to the happenings in the play Hedda Gabler?
(a) He was a close friend of Mr Elvsted.
(b) He was a distant relation.
(c) He tutored the children.
(d) He was the protege of Mr Elvsted.

4. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?
(a) An open window.
(b) How long it has been since they've met.
(c) The difficulty with servants.
(d) Having nothing to do.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?

2. What becomes apparent as soon as Hedda and Lovborg converse alone?

3. What does Hedda do with a pistol as Lovborg prepares to leave?

4. What does Hedda claim were her motives in their prior experiences together?

5. What does Hedda tell Brack her reason's were for marrying Tesman?

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