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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Lovborg fight with Miss Diana?
(a) Miss Diana wanted him to stop drinking.
(b) Lovborg wanted more money from her.
(c) Miss Diana demanded that he give her his book.
(d) Lovborg thought she took his manuscript.

2. When does Hedda do with Lovborg's manuscript when she hears the maid admit Lovborg into the house?
(a) Hides it in a drawer.
(b) Tosses it in the fire.
(c) Lays it out on the table.
(d) Leaves it scattered on the floor.

3. What does Julle do as soon as she enters the room in the beginning of the first act?
(a) Reads a manuscript.
(b) Hugs Hedda.
(c) Writes a letter.
(d) Opens a window.

4. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?
(a) They were celebrating the return to their new home.
(b) Julle was ill.
(c) Hedda needed everything unpacked and put away in a particular manner.
(d) Berte was was having a party next door.

5. What does Hedda threaten, again, to do to Mrs. Elvsted?
(a) Seperate her from Lovborg.
(b) Write to her husband.
(c) Burn her hair off.
(d) Ruin her in society.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?

2. What does Tesman think of the book Lovborg read out loud at Brack's party?

3. What does Hedda claim she has to keep her entertained at the end of Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

4. What does Lovborg want Tesman to see?

5. How is Lovborg's book received by the public?

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