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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Lovborg's book received by the public?
(a) It is ridiculed.
(b) It is disputed by the academic community.
(c) It is very well received and called 'a sensation'.
(d) It becomes the most popular novel of the time.

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

3. What does Hedda want at the end of 1Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To be reunited with old friends.
(b) Peace from the world to be with her family.
(c) A child.
(d) A salon, a footman, and a horse.

4. What does Julle give to Tesman before she leaves?
(a) An unexplained package.
(b) His favorite slippers.
(c) A hat.
(d) A suitcase of documents.

5. What did Tesman tell Brack about Tesman and Hedda's trip?
(a) They spent every moment together.
(b) They missed their home terribly.
(c) Hedda had a very good time.
(d) It was long and difficult.

6. What does Mrs Elvsted ask of Tesman in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) To continue Lovborg's work.
(b) To let Lovborg have the professorship.
(c) To let her know what he thinks of Lovborg's book.
(d) To be kind to Lovborg and keep a watchful eye on him.

7. 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 apologizes for the intrusion and withdraws.
(c) Brack is pleased and says he would have come earlier.
(d) Brack tells Hedda a secret.

8. What does Hedda confess to Brack regarding her feelings toward Tesman?
(a) She adores him.
(b) She has never loved him.
(c) She admires him greatly and will grow to love him.
(d) She can't understand why she doesn't love him.

9. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?
(a) Respect and fear.
(b) Jealousy and disdain.
(c) Concern and honesty.
(d) Kindness and friendship.

10. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Berte.
(b) Lovborg.
(c) Brack.
(d) Tesman.

11. What is the one thing that Hedda says she has an aptitude for?
(a) Light conversation.
(b) To dance and be merry.
(c) To be a wife.
(d) To bore herself.

12. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?
(a) The difficulty with servants.
(b) An open window.
(c) How long it has been since they've met.
(d) Having nothing to do.

13. In Act 2, why does Julle send word she will not be visiting Hedda and Tesman that evening?
(a) She does not feel welcome.
(b) She is still ofended about the hat.
(c) She has another social engagement.
(d) Rina is getting worse.

14. When Hedda and Brack are discussing a trip in a compartment on a train, what are they really discussing?
(a) Fidelity in marriage.
(b) The importance of having good friends close by.
(c) Getting away from society.
(d) The unexpected in life.

15. What two events does Tesman accidentally schedule for the same time?
(a) Lovborg's visit and a visit from his aunt.
(b) Lovborg's visit and Brack's dinner.
(c) Mrs Elvsted's visit and work for his next book.
(d) Brack's party and his wife's birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the book Tesman is working on about?

2. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs Elvsted's feelings regarding Lovborg?

3. What item in Hedda and Tesman's house has been moved out of view in the beginning of Act 2 of HEDDA GABLER?

4. Why does Hedda tell Brack is the reason she told Tesman she wanted to live in this particular house?

5. What are Mrs Elvsted's plans for the future?

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