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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 book Tesman is working on about?
(a) Cultural norms of the modern age.
(b) The role of religion in shaping the future.
(c) Domestic crafts of Brabant in the Middle Ages.
(d) The importance of family in society.

2. Where did Tesman get Lovborg's manuscript?
(a) Brack gave it to him for safe keeping.
(b) He borrowed it to read.
(c) He stole it when Lovborg wasn't looking.
(d) He found it on the side of the road.

3. What are Mrs Elvsted's plans for the future?
(a) Write and publish a book of her own.
(b) None, other than to be near Ejlert Lovborg.
(c) Stay in town as long as her husband will agree to.
(d) Start formal divorce proceedings.

4. What attribute does he give Mrs Elvsted that he knows Hedda lacks?
(a) The courage to act.
(b) Beauty.
(c) A great understanding of interpersonal relationships.
(d) Intellectuality.

5. What reason does Hedda give for refusing to go with Tesman to Rina?
(a) She says she needs to free herself from darkness and death.
(b) Someone needs to guard the manuscript.
(c) She needs to wait for Lovborg to arrive.
(d) She feels unwell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of friends were Mrs Elvsted and Hedda in school?

2. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs Elvsted's feelings regarding Lovborg?

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

4. What is the relationship between Lovborg and Miss Diana?

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

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