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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. Who embroidered Tesman's slippers?
(a) Berte.
(b) Hedda.
(c) His Aunt Rina.
(d) Julle.

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

3. What does Hedda do when Brack arrives in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Expresses her pleasure at being alone with Brack.
(b) HideS Tesman's manuscript.
(c) Wishes Tesman were at home so she wouldn't have to be alone with Brack.
(d) ShootS at him with her pistol.

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

5. What does Hedda suggest that Lovborg do beautifully?
(a) Apologize to Mrs Elvsted.
(b) Go to the interview for the professorship.
(c) Write another book.
(d) End it all.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lovborg's response to Hedda's revelation about Mr Elvsted?

2. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?

3. What future does Hedda see for Lovborg?

4. Which of the following best characterizes Lovborg the night of Brack's party?

5. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?

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