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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 Berte deliver for Tesman at a very early hour of the morning?
(a) A letter from Hedda's past.
(b) A package.
(c) A letter from Julle.
(d) A manuscript.

2. What reason does Hedda give Lovborg for not following through on a threat she made a long time ago?
(a) Because she loved Lovborg.
(b) It would have damaged her chances of marrying Tesman.
(c) She was a coward and afraid of scandal.
(d) She knew it was wrong.

3. What does Tesman tell Hedda that Lovborg made a long rambling speech about at Brack's party?
(a) The woman who inspired him.
(b) Lovborg's qualifications for the professorship.
(c) Cultural diversity.
(d) The evils of alcohol.

4. What does Hedda suggest that Lovborg do beautifully?
(a) Write another book.
(b) Go to the interview for the professorship.
(c) Apologize to Mrs Elvsted.
(d) End it all.

5. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To be less distant with Julle.
(b) To help him with his work.
(c) To show her affection towards him.
(d) To try and get out in society.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

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

3. What does Mrs. Elvsted liken Lovborg's manuscript to?

4. What happens to the manuscript when Tesman leaves?

5. What does Lovborg try to call Hedda when they are alone?

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