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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 characterizes Hedda's view of her marriage at the end of Act 1?
(a) Unimportant and temporary.
(b) Exciting and adventurous.
(c) A disappointment and boring.
(d) Comfortable and supportive.

2. What does Lovborg try to call Hedda when they are alone?
(a) Hedda.
(b) My love.
(c) Dear.
(d) Mrs Tesman.

3. In Act 3, after Brack leaves, what does Hedda do?
(a) Leaf through Lovborg's manuscript.
(b) Write a letter to Lovborg.
(c) Cry.
(d) Pour herself a drink.

4. At Brack's party, what information does Lovborg withhold?
(a) That there is a second copy of the manuscript.
(b) The name of the woman that inspired him.
(c) That he is in love with Hedda.
(d) That his work is plagiarized from Tesman's.

5. What is Lovborg's response to Hedda's revelation about Mr Elvsted?
(a) He laughs at Mrs Elvsted.
(b) He makes a toast with a glass of punch, to 'the truth'.
(c) He grows angry and embarrassed, and decides to leave with Tesman and Brack.
(d) He brushes it off and admonishes Hedda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the likely reason that Hedda dreams of controlling another person's destiny?

2. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?

3. What best characterizes the way Hedda feels about Mrs. Elvsted?

4. In Act 2, who are the two people expected to be visiting the Tesman home in the evening?

5. What does Lovborg tell Mrs. Elvsted happened to the manuscript?

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