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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. How is Lovborg's book received by the public?
(a) It is ridiculed.
(b) It becomes the most popular novel of the time.
(c) It is disputed by the academic community.
(d) It is very well received and called 'a sensation'.

2. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs Elvsted's feelings regarding Lovborg?
(a) Fearful, thwarted, and rancorous.
(b) Skeptical and cautious.
(c) Proud, sure, and boastful.
(d) Protective, worried, and adoring.

3. What does Tesman ask Berte to put away for him?
(a) A suitcase full of notes and research.
(b) His pistols.
(c) Some personal letters he doesn't want Hedda to see.
(d) Some money he's saved.

4. What does Lovborg try to call Hedda when they are alone?
(a) Hedda.
(b) My love.
(c) Mrs Tesman.
(d) Dear.

5. What is Mrs. Elvsted waiting for in HEDDA GABLER at the beginning of Act 3?
(a) News of Lovborg's book.
(b) The arrival of her husband.
(c) Lovborg to return from Brack's to take her home.
(d) For Hedda to let her leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

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

4. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's view of her marriage at the end of Act 1?

5. What was Hedda's life like before she married?

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