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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) He is afraid a scandal might ruin Tesman.
(c) To convince Tesman to surrender the manuscript.
(d) He is afraid Lovborg might hurt someone.

2. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?
(a) Applies for a professorship.
(b) Leaves the Elvsted household to return to town.
(c) Inherits a fortune.
(d) Falls in love with Diana, a red headed singer.

3. What is the usual manner for Brack's arrivals and departures?
(a) He lets himself in without using the bell so not to disturb anyone.
(b) He arrives unannounced through the back door and garden.
(c) The front door, as a formal guest.
(d) He comes and goes with Tesman.

4. What influence does Hedda want over Lovborg?
(a) Power.
(b) She wants to ruin him.
(c) She wants revenge.
(d) She wants him to love her.

5. Before he leaves, what does Lovborg promise to do?
(a) Stay sober.
(b) Speak to Brack about the professorship.
(c) Return at ten to take Mrs. Elvsted home.
(d) Finish his book.

Short Answer Questions

1. From their conversation, what can one infer about Brack and Hedda in Act 2?

2. What are Mrs. Elvsted's plans when she leaves the Tesman household in Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?

3. Where does Hedda insist on sitting when Mrs Elvsted joins her and Lovborg?

4. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?

5. When Tesman and Brack first invite Lovborg to Brack's party, what does Lovborg do?

(see the answer key)

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