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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. At the end of Act 2, what does Hedda confess to Mrs Elvsted that she wants out of the whole situation?
(a) To see Lovborg succumb to weakness.
(b) To secure the professorship for Tesman.
(c) To influence a human fate.
(d) To win Lovborg's love.

2. 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 a visit from his aunt.
(c) Mrs Elvsted's visit and work for his next book.
(d) Lovborg's visit and Brack's dinner.

3. What are Brack's views on his own marriage prospects?
(a) He wishes he had proposed to Hedda while she was available.
(b) He is still waiting for the right woman to come into his life.
(c) He prefers to maintain 'friendships' with married ladies.
(d) He does not care for the company of women.

4. Who embroidered Tesman's slippers?
(a) His Aunt Rina.
(b) Julle.
(c) Hedda.
(d) Berte.

5. What is Brack's reaction when he realizes that Tesman is not at home and that he is alone with Hedda?
(a) Brack is pleased and says he would have come earlier.
(b) Brack apologizes for the intrusion and withdraws.
(c) Brack is uncomfortable and makes awkward conversation.
(d) Brack tells Hedda a secret.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?

2. How does Hedda feel about the house she lives in?

3. To what does Brack invite Tesman?

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

5. What does the letter sent in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLE propose to do?

(see the answer key)

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