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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 Tesman confess to feeling about Lovborg's book?
(a) Envy.
(b) Disappointment.
(c) Anger.
(d) Pity.

2. In the beginning of Act 4 of HEDDA GABLER all the characters are in black. Who are they mourning?
(a) Hedda's father.
(b) Lovborg.
(c) Rina.
(d) Mr Elvsted.

3. What does Lovborg tell Mrs. Elvsted when he returns at last from Brack's party?
(a) He tells her that he tried to return for her the previous night but was prevented.
(b) He tells her that he loves another woman.
(c) He lost control and needs her forgiveness.
(d) He has no more use for her and they must part.

4. What is Brack's reaction when he realizes that Tesman is not at home and that he is alone with Hedda?
(a) Brack is uncomfortable and makes awkward conversation.
(b) Brack is pleased and says he would have come earlier.
(c) Brack apologizes for the intrusion and withdraws.
(d) Brack tells Hedda a secret.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brack suggest is Lovborg's motive for visiting the Tesman household?

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

3. What does Hedda do with a pistol as Lovborg prepares to leave?

4. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?

5. What does Hedda remember getting Lovborg to confess?

(see the answer key)

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