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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 Mrs Elvsted tell Hedda that Lovborg has done for her specifically because he knew she wanted it?
(a) Writes a book.
(b) Gives up his dissolute ways.
(c) Seperates her from her husband.
(d) Returns to town.

2. Where did Tesman get Lovborg's manuscript?
(a) He stole it when Lovborg wasn't looking.
(b) Brack gave it to him for safe keeping.
(c) He found it on the side of the road.
(d) He borrowed it to read.

3. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?
(a) Nervous and desperate.
(b) Confident and cheery.
(c) Concerned and thoughtful.
(d) Excited and bubbly.

4. In Act 2, who are the two people expected to be visiting the Tesman home in the evening?
(a) Lovborg and Brack.
(b) Julle and Mrs Elvsted.
(c) Mrs Elvsted and Lovborg.
(d) Berte and Lovborg.

5. What does Hedda start to tell Tesman, and then send him to Julle for the information?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) That Brack is not his friend.
(c) That she is in love with Lovborg.
(d) That Lovborg was given the professorship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the usual manner for Brack's arrivals and departures?

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

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

4. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?

5. What does Lovborg take with him to Brack's?

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