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

2. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?
(a) Because her husband is unfaithful.
(b) Because her husband is an old flame of Hedda's.
(c) Because she knows Hedda is unhappy.
(d) Because she has just left her husband.

3. What does Hedda understand is the real point of Brack's story?
(a) He is afraid a scandal might ruin Tesman.
(b) Brack doesn't want Lovborg around Hedda.
(c) He is afraid Lovborg might hurt someone.
(d) To convince Tesman to surrender the manuscript.

4. In the second act, what do we learn about the hat incident?
(a) That Hedda was jealous of the hat.
(b) Hedda only pretended she thought the hat belonged to the maid.
(c) That Julle is still offended.
(d) That Hedda is sorry she said anything.

5. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) A piano.
(b) A harp.
(c) A violin.
(d) A flute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Tesman get Lovborg's manuscript?

2. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?

3. What was the basis of the close friendship shared by Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted?

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

5. Where does Hedda assume that Tesman is?

(see the answer key)

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