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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lovborg tell Mrs. Elvsted happened to the manuscript?
(a) That he tore it into bits and scattered it in the fjord.
(b) That it is missing but the police are looking for it.
(c) That he sold it to pay his debts.
(d) That Miss Diana has taken it and he can't get it back.

2. How does Hedda imagine Lovborg when he returns?
(a) Responsible and self controlled.
(b) Flushed and fearless with vine leaves in his hair.
(c) The talk of the town.
(d) Reckless and free.

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

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

5. What does Lovborg know after his night at Brack's?
(a) That he is the best man for the professorship.
(b) That he is in love with Hedda.
(c) That it is pointless for him to write books.
(d) The he will not be able to maintain a respectable lifestyle.

6. What influence does Hedda want over Lovborg?
(a) She wants him to love her.
(b) She wants to ruin him.
(c) Power.
(d) She wants revenge.

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

8. What does Tesman bring to Hedda while she talks to Lovborg?
(a) A bouquet of flowers.
(b) His book.
(c) Punch and cakes.
(d) A letter from Mrs Elvsted.

9. Which of the following best describes the state Lovborg is in when he returns to the Tesman household after Brack's party?
(a) Contrite and repentant.
(b) Desperate and disheveled.
(c) Sad and mournful.
(d) Elated and joyous.

10. What did Hedda envision for Lovborg the night of Brack's party?
(a) For society to recognize Lovborg's complete reformation.
(b) For Lovborg to be recognized as a great scholar.
(c) For Lovborg to be independent and in control of himself without Mrs Elvsted's influence.
(d) The end of Lovborg's career so that Tesman would get the professorship.

11. What does Hedda suggest that Lovborg do beautifully?
(a) End it all.
(b) Go to the interview for the professorship.
(c) Apologize to Mrs Elvsted.
(d) Write another book.

12. What is Lovborg's response to Hedda's revelation about Mr Elvsted?
(a) He makes a toast with a glass of punch, to 'the truth'.
(b) He brushes it off and admonishes Hedda.
(c) He grows angry and embarrassed, and decides to leave with Tesman and Brack.
(d) He laughs at Mrs Elvsted.

13. What is Hedda thankful for, in her relationship with Brack?
(a) That Brack has no hold over her.
(b) That Tesman is not dependent on Brack.
(c) That Brack lives so close by.
(d) That Brack is such a good friend with her best interests in mind.

14. What does Tesman plan to do with the manuscript?
(a) Burn it.
(b) Take it to the publisher as his own work.
(c) Hide it until after the professorship is his.
(d) Return it right away to Lovborg.

15. Why did Lovborg fight with Miss Diana?
(a) Lovborg wanted more money from her.
(b) Lovborg thought she took his manuscript.
(c) Miss Diana demanded that he give her his book.
(d) Miss Diana wanted him to stop drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best characterizes the dinner party at Brack's house?

2. What does Lovborg confess to Hedda about his manuscript?

3. What is Mrs. Elvsted's state of mind after the gentlemen leave?

4. At Brack's party, what information does Lovborg withhold?

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

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