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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 claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) A growing family.
(b) A charming home.
(c) A busy social life.
(d) Her father's pistols.

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

3. When did Lovborg write his book?
(a) When he was unter the tutelage of Mr Elvsted.
(b) Within the year prior to the happenings in Hedda Gabler.
(c) In his "good days" before he started drinking.
(d) During a long solitary vacation.

4. What does Tesman think of the book Lovborg read out loud at Brack's party?
(a) He thinks it is interesting but poorly written.
(b) He thinks it's dull and simplistic.
(c) He thinks it's one of the most remarkable books ever written.
(d) He thinks it is plagiarism of his own work.

5. Which of the following best describes Tesman's feeling towards Lovborg in Act 4 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Pity.
(b) Affection.
(c) Disdain.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lovborg's plan for his future at the end of Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?

2. What do Julle and Tesman discuss as a strong ability of Tesman's?

3. What future does Hedda see for Lovborg?

4. What state of mind is Mrs Elvsted in when she arrives?

5. What are Brack's views on his own marriage prospects?

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