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

2. Where does Hedda insist on sitting when Mrs Elvsted joins her and Lovborg?
(a) In between Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted.
(b) Next to Mrs Elvsted where she can watch Lovborg.
(c) At Lovborg's right hand.
(d) In the seat looking at both of them.

3. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?
(a) Demanding and restrictive.
(b) Rude and ungrateful.
(c) Beautiful and adored.
(d) Flighty and vacant.

4. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Lovborg.
(b) Tesman.
(c) Berte.
(d) Brack.

5. What is becoming clear about Brack's motives with Hedda?
(a) Brack wants a more intimate relationship with Hedda.
(b) Brack is jealous of Tesman.
(c) Brack is looking after her for her father.
(d) Brack is willing to do anything that Hedda asks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

2. Why did Lovborg fight with Miss Diana?

3. What does Lovborg say about his recently published book?

4. What does Hedda claim were her motives in their prior experiences together?

5. What influence does Hedda want over Lovborg?

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