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

2. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?
(a) Brack.
(b) Mrs Elvsted.
(c) Ejlert Lovborg.
(d) The sender remains anonymous.

3. What is Hedda thankful for, in her relationship with Brack?
(a) That Brack is such a good friend with her best interests in mind.
(b) That Brack lives so close by.
(c) That Tesman is not dependent on Brack.
(d) That Brack has no hold over her.

4. To what does Brack invite Tesman?
(a) A literary gathering.
(b) A stag dinner.
(c) A discussion of the professorship.
(d) A party at the home of a wealthy relative.

5. What are Brack's views on his own marriage prospects?
(a) He prefers to maintain 'friendships' with married ladies.
(b) He wishes he had proposed to Hedda while she was available.
(c) He does not care for the company of women.
(d) He is still waiting for the right woman to come into his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda divulge to Lovborg that Mrs Elvsted did not want known?

2. Before he leaves, what does Lovborg promise to do?

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

4. What does Tesman focus on when he talks about the future?

5. How is Lovborg's book received by the public?

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