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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 future does Hedda see for Lovborg?
(a) An act of courageous and beautiful self destruction.
(b) Global recognition of his genius.
(c) A future of revelry and irresponsibility.
(d) The coveted professorship.

2. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?
(a) Happy to be home.
(b) Tired and overwhelmed.
(c) Angry and tense.
(d) Resigned and content.

3. What attribute does he give Mrs Elvsted that he knows Hedda lacks?
(a) Beauty.
(b) The courage to act.
(c) Intellectuality.
(d) A great understanding of interpersonal relationships.

4. What does Hedda say she is doing at the end of Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Burning a child.
(b) Destroying her past.
(c) Making an opportunity for Tesman.
(d) Destroying Lovborg's future.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Hedda thankful for, in her relationship with Brack?

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

3. What did Hedda envision for Lovborg the night of Brack's party?

4. What does Hedda first tell Lovborg when he continually declines the cold punch she offered him?

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

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