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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 was Hedda's life like before she married?
(a) She was a school teacher.
(b) She was the heiress to a large fortune.
(c) She was the beautiful daughter of a poor family.
(d) She was the popular daughter of a general.

2. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) To let Lovborg have the professorship.
(b) To continue Lovborg's work.
(c) To be kind to Lovborg and keep a watchful eye on him.
(d) To let her know what he thinks of Lovborg's book.

3. What does Lovborg ask Hedda while they are alone?
(a) He asks her about Mrs Elvsted.
(b) He asks if Tesman is angry with him for competing for the professorship.
(c) He asks if there was ever any love in her friendship for him.
(d) He wants to know if she thinks his book is better than Tesman's.

4. What two events does Tesman accidentally schedule for the same time?
(a) Brack's party and his wife's birthday.
(b) Lovborg's visit and Brack's dinner.
(c) Mrs Elvsted's visit and work for his next book.
(d) Lovborg's visit and a visit from his aunt.

5. What is Hedda doing when Tesman returns from Brack's party?
(a) Stoking the fire.
(b) Talking with Mrs Elvsted.
(c) Writing a letter.
(d) Reading Lovborg's book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?

2. Of what does Lovborg accuse Mrs. Elvsted?

3. What does Brack suggest is Lovborg's motive for visiting the Tesman household?

4. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?

5. What does Hedda confess to Brack regarding her feelings toward Tesman?

(see the answer key)

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