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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lovborg think Hedda's motives might have been in their prior friendship?
(a) To make him fall in love.
(b) To keep him from writing.
(c) To purge and cleanse him of his ways.
(d) To ruin his reputation.

2. What did Tesman tell Brack about Tesman and Hedda's trip?
(a) They spent every moment together.
(b) It was long and difficult.
(c) Hedda had a very good time.
(d) They missed their home terribly.

3. Where does Hedda insist on sitting when Mrs Elvsted joins her and Lovborg?
(a) Next to Mrs Elvsted where she can watch Lovborg.
(b) In the seat looking at both of them.
(c) At Lovborg's right hand.
(d) In between Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted.

4. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Cut her hair off.
(b) Dismiss her.
(c) Visit her every day.
(d) Send her to care for Rina.

5. What does Tesman ask Berte to put away for him?
(a) Some money he's saved.
(b) His pistols.
(c) A suitcase full of notes and research.
(d) Some personal letters he doesn't want Hedda to see.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?

2. What does Tesman bring home with him in the second act of HEDDA GABLER?

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

4. What does Lovborg take with him to Brack's?

5. When does Hedda do with Lovborg's manuscript when she hears the maid admit Lovborg into the house?

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