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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Tesman think is the woman who inspired Lovborg's book?
(a) Mrs. Elvsted.
(b) Hedda.
(c) Aunt Julle.
(d) The red-haired singer.

3. Why did Hedda mention she liked the villa?
(a) She knew it was Tesman's dream house and wanted him to be happy.
(b) She had admired it ever since childhood.
(c) She wanted to be near the sea, where the villa stood.
(d) She mentioned it on a walk with the awkward Tesman because she felt sorry for him.

4. Where is Mr. Lovborg invited upon his arrival to the Tesmans'?
(a) He is invited to the back porch by Hedda.
(b) He is invited to Mrs. Elvsted's for tea.
(c) He is invited to Mr. Brack's for a party.
(d) He is invited to the theatre by Aunt Julle.

5. With whom does Tesman entrust Lovborg's manuscript?
(a) Mrs. Elvsted.
(b) Mr. Brack.
(c) Hedda.
(d) Berte.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Lovborg really die?

2. Why does Solness finally agree to give Ragnar a kind word about his work?

3. Why has Hilde come?

4. What excuse does Hedda give about her former relationship with Lovborg?

5. What does Hedda finally do with the manuscript?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Solness afraid of youth?

2. How does Lovborg take his leave of Mrs. Elvsted?

3. Why does Hedda burn the manuscript?

4. What does Solness decide to do in honor of the new house?

5. Why does Hedda refrain from visiting Aunt Rina?

6. Ultimately, why does Solness finally grant Ragnar's request?

7. How did Solness and Aline's children die?

8. What imminent threat does Tesman face now that Lovborg has a successful book?

9. What are the implications to Hedda of Brack knowing Lovborg died by one of her pistols?

10. What does Hedda admit she wants control of?

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