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

2. What does Hedda dream of convincing Tesman to do?
(a) Go into politics.
(b) Move to the country.
(c) Get his book published.
(d) Become more fashionable.

3. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?
(a) Politician.
(b) Academic researcher and aspiring professor.
(c) Tesman does not work.
(d) Merchant and importer.

4. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?
(a) Lovborg is also being considered for the post.
(b) The subject of Tesman's book is irrevelant to the post.
(c) Tesman was gone too long on his travels.
(d) There are doubts about Tesman's character.

5. In Act 3, after Brack leaves, what does Hedda do?
(a) Cry.
(b) Leaf through Lovborg's manuscript.
(c) Write a letter to Lovborg.
(d) Pour herself a drink.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lovborg want Tesman to see?

2. How is Lovborg's book received by the public?

3. What does Hedda show Lovborg when they are first left alone together?

4. What does Hedda refer to when she says someone has 'vine leaves in their hair'?

5. Before he leaves, what does Lovborg promise to do?

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