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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hedda tell Brack about her trip with Tesman?
(a) She wishes she never had to return home.
(b) She liked the people she met abroad.
(c) She was very bored with only Tesman for company.
(d) She missed her wonderful home.

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

3. In Act 4, what is Hedda sure of about Lovborg without being told?
(a) That he loves her.
(b) That he will return to Mrs Elvsted.
(c) That he shot himself.
(d) That he will always overshadow Tesman.

4. Which of the following best describe Brack's character?
(a) Friendly and caring.
(b) Cold and distant.
(c) Controlling and manipulative.
(d) Simple and naive.

5. When Hedda and Brack are discussing a trip in a compartment on a train, what are they really discussing?
(a) The unexpected in life.
(b) Fidelity in marriage.
(c) The importance of having good friends close by.
(d) Getting away from society.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda remember getting Lovborg to confess?

2. What becomes apparent as soon as Hedda and Lovborg converse alone?

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

4. What does Hedda confess to Brack regarding her feelings toward Tesman?

5. What does Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?

(see the answer key)

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