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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. When did Lovborg write his book?
(a) During a long solitary vacation.
(b) In his "good days" before he started drinking.
(c) Within the year prior to the happenings in Hedda Gabler.
(d) When he was unter the tutelage of Mr Elvsted.

2. What does Tesman bring to Hedda while she talks to Lovborg?
(a) A letter from Mrs Elvsted.
(b) A bouquet of flowers.
(c) Punch and cakes.
(d) His book.

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

4. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?
(a) Demanding and restrictive.
(b) Rude and ungrateful.
(c) Flighty and vacant.
(d) Beautiful and adored.

5. How does Hedda feel about the possibility of motherhood?
(a) She has no leaning toward such responsibilities.
(b) She can't wait to hear children's voices in the house.
(c) She doesn't think she is capable of bearing children.
(d) She looks forward to it to keep her occupied.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hedda tell Brack her reason's were for marrying Tesman?

3. What does Hedda tell Brack about her trip with Tesman?

4. Which of the following best describe Brack's character?

5. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs Elvsted's feelings regarding Lovborg?

(see the answer key)

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