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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of Act 2, what does Hedda confess to Mrs Elvsted that she wants out of the whole situation?
(a) To influence a human fate.
(b) To see Lovborg succumb to weakness.
(c) To secure the professorship for Tesman.
(d) To win Lovborg's love.

3. What happens to the manuscript when Tesman leaves?
(a) It gets knocked off the table and the pages scatter.
(b) Tesman gives it to Brack to hold onto.
(c) Tesman takes it with him to return to it's rightful owner.
(d) Tesman leaves it in Hedda's care.

4. What does Hedda destroy in the end of Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Lovborg's manuscript.
(b) Her reputation.
(c) Tesman's chances at the professorship.
(d) Her father's pistols.

5. What does Lovborg take with him to Brack's?
(a) His manuscript.
(b) A bottle of punch.
(c) Mrs Elvsted's glove.
(d) A pistol.

6. What does Hedda claim were her motives in their prior experiences together?
(a) A look into a world that she is supposed to know nothing about.
(b) To inspire him.
(c) To make him forget everything but her.
(d) To reform him.

7. What does Lovborg confess to Hedda about his manuscript?
(a) That he lost it.
(b) That he plagiarized Tesman's work.
(c) That he always hated the book.
(d) That he sold it to repay drinking debts.

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

9. What does Hedda threaten, again, to do to Mrs. Elvsted?
(a) Seperate her from Lovborg.
(b) Write to her husband.
(c) Burn her hair off.
(d) Ruin her in society.

10. What is the usual manner for Brack's arrivals and departures?
(a) He arrives unannounced through the back door and garden.
(b) He comes and goes with Tesman.
(c) The front door, as a formal guest.
(d) He lets himself in without using the bell so not to disturb anyone.

11. When does Hedda do with Lovborg's manuscript when she hears the maid admit Lovborg into the house?
(a) Leaves it scattered on the floor.
(b) Tosses it in the fire.
(c) Hides it in a drawer.
(d) Lays it out on the table.

12. What does Hedda understand is the real point of Brack's story?
(a) To convince Tesman to surrender the manuscript.
(b) He is afraid Lovborg might hurt someone.
(c) He is afraid a scandal might ruin Tesman.
(d) Brack doesn't want Lovborg around Hedda.

13. What becomes apparent as soon as Hedda and Lovborg converse alone?
(a) Hedda is angry at Lovborg for an unknown reason.
(b) Lovborg is jealous of Tesman's success.
(c) Hedda wishes she had married Lovborg.
(d) Hedda and Lovborg have been very close.

14. What does Hedda do with a pistol as Lovborg prepares to leave?
(a) She gives it to him as a 'keepsake'.
(b) She tries to hide it from Lovborg.
(c) She lays it on the table in the entry way.
(d) She fires it in the air.

15. What does the letter from Julle tell Tesman?
(a) That the police know he has Lovborg's book, and he must go to the station at once.
(b) That Lovborg was arrested, and needs help.
(c) That Rina is dying and he must hurry to her side.
(d) That Hedda is pregnant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the state Lovborg is in when he returns to the Tesman household after Brack's party?

2. What best characterizes the way Hedda feels about Mrs. Elvsted?

3. Of what does Lovborg accuse Mrs. Elvsted?

4. What does Hedda remember getting Lovborg to confess?

5. What future does Hedda see for Lovborg?

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