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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. Where did Tesman get Lovborg's manuscript?
(a) He stole it when Lovborg wasn't looking.
(b) He borrowed it to read.
(c) Brack gave it to him for safe keeping.
(d) He found it on the side of the road.

2. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Julle and Tesman.
(b) Tesman and Berte.
(c) Julle and Berte.
(d) Jorgen and Hedda.

3. What is the reason that Brack gives Hedda for telling her everything that happened to Lovborg the previous evening?
(a) So that she can see how uncontrolled Lovborg is.
(b) To suggest that the Tesman house should not welcome Lovborg further.
(c) Because he knows how Lovborg feels about Hedda.
(d) So that she understands the importance of the manuscript.

4. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?
(a) Concerned and thoughtful.
(b) Nervous and desperate.
(c) Confident and cheery.
(d) Excited and bubbly.

5. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Concern and honesty.
(b) Jealousy and disdain.
(c) Kindness and friendship.
(d) Respect and fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the professorship so important to Tesman?

2. What does Tesman plan to do with the manuscript?

3. What is the only thing that Mrs Elvsted knows about the woman whose shadow stands between her and Lovborg?

4. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?

5. From where are Tesman and Hedda returning?

(see the answer key)

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