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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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 Miss Diana has taken it and he can't get it back.
(d) That he sold it to pay his debts.

4. What does Hedda first tell Lovborg when he continually declines the cold punch she offered him?
(a) That he had changed greatly from the person she knew.
(b) That Mrs Elvsted had trained him well.
(c) That she admired his fortitude.
(d) That it makes him appear unsure of himself.

5. 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 secure the professorship for Tesman.
(c) To win Lovborg's love.
(d) To see Lovborg succumb to weakness.

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

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) It is simply entertainment.
(c) She aspires to do more good than one person can.
(d) She wants to be like Mrs Elvsted.

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

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

10. What future does Hedda see for Lovborg?
(a) The coveted professorship.
(b) An act of courageous and beautiful self destruction.
(c) Global recognition of his genius.
(d) A future of revelry and irresponsibility.

11. What does Hedda divulge to Lovborg that Mrs Elvsted did not want known?
(a) That she had been a flame of Tesman's.
(b) That she was anxious about Lovborg's fortitude.
(c) That she was jealous of Hedda.
(d) That she had left her husband.

12. 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's one of the most remarkable books ever written.
(c) He thinks it's dull and simplistic.
(d) He thinks it is interesting but poorly written.

13. What does Berte deliver for Tesman at a very early hour of the morning?
(a) A package.
(b) A manuscript.
(c) A letter from Julle.
(d) A letter from Hedda's past.

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

15. After Mrs Elvsted arrives, what does Lovborg talk about?
(a) He compliments Mrs Elvsted and praises the friendship he has with her.
(b) He talks about nothing but his book.
(c) He talks about when he knew Hedda.
(d) He talks about Tesman's research.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brack suggest is Lovborg's motive for visiting the Tesman household?

2. What is Hedda thankful for, in her relationship with Brack?

3. What does Hedda suggest that Lovborg do beautifully?

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

5. Where did Lovborg go after he was at Brack's?

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