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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hedda understand is the real point of Brack's story?
(a) Brack doesn't want Lovborg around Hedda.
(b) To convince Tesman to surrender the manuscript.
(c) He is afraid Lovborg might hurt someone.
(d) He is afraid a scandal might ruin Tesman.

2. What does Tesman confess to feeling about Lovborg's book?
(a) Pity.
(b) Envy.
(c) Anger.
(d) Disappointment.

3. What does Hedda show Lovborg when they are first left alone together?
(a) Her husband's manuscript.
(b) Her house.
(c) Her father's pistols.
(d) A photo album of her honeymoon.

4. What does Julle give to Tesman before she leaves?
(a) An unexplained package.
(b) A hat.
(c) A suitcase of documents.
(d) His favorite slippers.

5. What does Hedda do when Brack arrives in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Wishes Tesman were at home so she wouldn't have to be alone with Brack.
(b) Expresses her pleasure at being alone with Brack.
(c) ShootS at him with her pistol.
(d) HideS Tesman's manuscript.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hedda suggest that Lovborg do beautifully?

3. From where are Tesman and Hedda returning?

4. What becomes apparent as soon as Hedda and Lovborg converse alone?

5. What attribute does he give Mrs Elvsted that he knows Hedda lacks?

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