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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. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?
(a) Loveless and convenient.
(b) Abusive and horrible.
(c) Comfortable and satisfactory.
(d) Passionate and unwise.

2. What does Hedda dream of convincing Tesman to do?
(a) Get his book published.
(b) Move to the country.
(c) Go into politics.
(d) Become more fashionable.

3. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?
(a) Leaves the Elvsted household to return to town.
(b) Applies for a professorship.
(c) Inherits a fortune.
(d) Falls in love with Diana, a red headed singer.

4. Which of the following best characterizes Tesman's feeling towards Julle?
(a) Intimidated and reverent.
(b) Tolerant and accepting.
(c) Afectionate and doting.
(d) Bossy and callous.

5. Who does Tesman invite over to their house for evening in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Ejlert Lovborg.
(b) Mrs Elvsted.
(c) Berte.
(d) Brack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lovborg know after his night at Brack's?

2. What does Hedda tell Brack about her trip with Tesman?

3. What is Hedda thankful for, in her relationship with Brack?

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

5. What are Mrs. Elvsted's plans when she leaves the Tesman household in Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?

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