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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

4. What attribute does he give Mrs Elvsted that he knows Hedda lacks?
(a) A great understanding of interpersonal relationships.
(b) The courage to act.
(c) Beauty.
(d) Intellectuality.

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

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

7. What is the reason that Brack gives Hedda for telling her everything that happened to Lovborg the previous evening?
(a) So that she can see how uncontrolled Lovborg is.
(b) To suggest that the Tesman house should not welcome Lovborg further.
(c) Because he knows how Lovborg feels about Hedda.
(d) So that she understands the importance of the manuscript.

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

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

10. What does Lovborg ask Hedda while they are alone?
(a) He wants to know if she thinks his book is better than Tesman's.
(b) He asks if Tesman is angry with him for competing for the professorship.
(c) He asks if there was ever any love in her friendship for him.
(d) He asks her about Mrs Elvsted.

11. 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 is plagiarism of his own work.
(d) He thinks it's dull and simplistic.

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

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

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

15. What is the thing that Hedda fights hardest for?
(a) Love.
(b) Power.
(c) Amusement.
(d) Wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Lovborg fight with Miss Diana?

2. What becomes apparent as soon as Hedda and Lovborg converse alone?

3. What does Hedda show Lovborg when they are first left alone together?

4. How many copies of Lovborg's manuscript exist?

5. What does Lovborg try to call Hedda when they are alone?

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