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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Aunt Julle refer to when she says "Hedda's home should not be sad at such a time"?
(a) Hedda's pregnancy.
(b) The reuniting of old friends.
(c) The worries regarding Lovborg.
(d) The stress Tesman in under regarding the professorship.

3. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) A violin.
(b) A piano.
(c) A harp.
(d) A flute.

4. Before he leaves, what does Lovborg promise to do?
(a) Finish his book.
(b) Return at ten to take Mrs. Elvsted home.
(c) Speak to Brack about the professorship.
(d) Stay sober.

5. What role did Ejlert Lovborg play in the Elvsted household prior to the happenings in the play Hedda Gabler?
(a) He was the protege of Mr Elvsted.
(b) He was a distant relation.
(c) He tutored the children.
(d) He was a close friend of Mr Elvsted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mrs Elvsted uneasy talking about her home life?

2. What is the very important thing that Hedda keeps from Lovborg when he comes to see her in Act 3?

3. How many copies of Lovborg's manuscript exist?

4. Which of the following best describe Brack's character?

5. What does the piano symbolize throughout the play Hedda Gabler?

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