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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 he sold it to pay his debts.
(c) That it is missing but the police are looking for it.
(d) That Miss Diana has taken it and he can't get it back.

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

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

4. What is Mrs. Elvsted's state of mind after the gentlemen leave?
(a) Serene and confident.
(b) Hopeful and determined.
(c) Jubilant and victorious.
(d) Anxious and unhappy.

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

6. What is the relationship between Lovborg and Miss Diana?
(a) Lovborg owes Miss Diana money that she hopes to recover by the sale of his book.
(b) They were former lovers.
(c) Miss Diana is his cousin who has always helped him through hard times.
(d) Miss Diana works at the police station and remembers him from before his reformation.

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

8. What does Lovborg tell Mrs. Elvsted when he returns at last from Brack's party?
(a) He tells her that he tried to return for her the previous night but was prevented.
(b) He lost control and needs her forgiveness.
(c) He tells her that he loves another woman.
(d) He has no more use for her and they must part.

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

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

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

12. Which of the following best describe Brack's character?
(a) Friendly and caring.
(b) Cold and distant.
(c) Controlling and manipulative.
(d) Simple and naive.

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

14. What is the very important thing that Hedda keeps from Lovborg when he comes to see her in Act 3?
(a) Information about the professorship.
(b) The money he needs to buy back his manuscript.
(c) His manuscript.
(d) Her love and sympathy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tesman bring to Hedda while she talks to Lovborg?

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

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

4. Where does Hedda insist on sitting when Mrs Elvsted joins her and Lovborg?

5. What does Mrs. Elvsted liken Lovborg's manuscript to?

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