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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Mrs. Elvsted liken Lovborg's manuscript to?
(a) Lovborg's own life.
(b) A child.
(c) A great piece of art.
(d) Mrs Elvsted's and Lovborg's love.

6. Where does Hedda insist on sitting when Mrs Elvsted joins her and Lovborg?
(a) In between Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted.
(b) At Lovborg's right hand.
(c) Next to Mrs Elvsted where she can watch Lovborg.
(d) In the seat looking at both of them.

7. What is the likely reason that Hedda dreams of controlling another person's destiny?
(a) She feels very little power over her own life.
(b) She wants to be like Mrs Elvsted.
(c) It is simply entertainment.
(d) She aspires to do more good than one person can.

8. What is becoming clear about Brack's motives with Hedda?
(a) Brack is jealous of Tesman.
(b) Brack is willing to do anything that Hedda asks.
(c) Brack is looking after her for her father.
(d) Brack wants a more intimate relationship with Hedda.

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

10. What is Lovborg's plan for his future at the end of Act 3 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To get the professorship, and perhaps write again.
(b) To end it all.
(c) To return to the Elvsted and regain control of his life.
(d) To succumb to a life of debauchery and drunkeness.

11. What does Hedda remember getting Lovborg to confess?
(a) That he wanted to kill himself.
(b) That he loved Hedda.
(c) The details of his dissolute lifestyle.
(d) That he wanted to write a great book in his life.

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

13. Where does Hedda assume that Tesman is?
(a) Gone to discuss the professorship.
(b) Sleeping at Julle's.
(c) Taking care of Lovborg.
(d) Still partying.

14. Which of the following set of people truly acts in the others best interest to the best of their ability in the play HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Hedda and Brack.
(b) Hedda and Tesman.
(c) Lovborg and Mrs Elvsted.
(d) Tesman and Brack.

15. Which of the following best characterizes Lovborg the night of Brack's party?
(a) Eloquent and learned.
(b) Strong and willful.
(c) Out of control and drunken.
(d) Desperate and scheming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Elvsted waiting for in HEDDA GABLER at the beginning of Act 3?

2. What is the usual manner for Brack's arrivals and departures?

3. What did Hedda envision for Lovborg the night of Brack's party?

4. What is the relationship between Lovborg and Miss Diana?

5. What is the thing that Hedda fights hardest for?

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