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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 Lovborg tell Mrs. Elvsted when he returns at last from Brack's party?
(a) He tells her that he loves another woman.
(b) He tells her that he tried to return for her the previous night but was prevented.
(c) He lost control and needs her forgiveness.
(d) He has no more use for her and they must part.

2. What does Hedda first tell Lovborg when he continually declines the cold punch she offered him?
(a) That she admired his fortitude.
(b) That Mrs Elvsted had trained him well.
(c) That he had changed greatly from the person she knew.
(d) That it makes him appear unsure of himself.

3. What does Brack suggest is Lovborg's motive for visiting the Tesman household?
(a) To get leverage to win the professorship.
(b) To get close to Hedda.
(c) To have access to Tesman's work.
(d) To use it as a meeting place with Mrs Elvsted.

4. What does Hedda refer to when she says someone has 'vine leaves in their hair'?
(a) That they are living a wild lifestyle.
(b) That they are free-spirited.
(c) That they are all dressed up.
(d) That they have become stuck somewhere.

5. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?
(a) Housemaid.
(b) Visiting relative.
(c) Landlord.
(d) Neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda want at the end of 1Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

2. What do Julle and Tesman discuss as a strong ability of Tesman's?

3. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?

4. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

5. What is Mrs. Elvsted's state of mind after the gentlemen leave?

(see the answer key)

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