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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hedda Gabler, Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Hedda described in the stage directions?
(a) A frivolous blond with mounds of curls.
(b) An aristocratic figure with steel-gray eyes.
(c) A fading beauty of advancing years.
(d) A rough person of swarthy complexion.

2. Why does Pastor Manders like Engstrand?
(a) He and Engstrand are brothers and he has always had a soft spot for him.
(b) He feels Engstrand is honest and willing to confess is failures.
(c) Engstrand saved the Pastor's life once, long ago.
(d) Engstrand's daughter is the Pastor's wife, and it is only fitting for the Pastor to like him.

3. Where does Tesman request for Mrs. Elvsted to take up residence?
(a) In his own home.
(b) Back at her home in the country.
(c) In town, by the singer's house.
(d) At Aunt Julle's house.

4. How is Engstrand related to Regine?
(a) Engstrand is her uncle.
(b) Engstrand is her father.
(c) Engstrand is her brother.
(d) Engstrand is her cousin.

5. Why is Tesman in competition with Lovborg?
(a) They are up for the same job at the university.
(b) They are running the same race for the fair.
(c) They are building houses across the street from each other.
(d) They are each in love with Mrs. Elvsted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What possession of Hedda's does she want to keep, despite the fact that it doesn't match their home?

2. Why did the Pastor stay away from Helene and Mr. Alving for so many years?

3. Which of Mrs. Alving's possessions does the Pastor disapprove of?

4. What will Tesman and Mrs. Elvsted use to reconstruct the manuscript?

5. Why is the Pastor hesitant about getting the orphanage insured?

(see the answer key)

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