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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the bouquet of flowers from?
(a) Brack.
(b) The sender remains anonymous.
(c) Mrs Elvsted.
(d) Ejlert Lovborg.

3. What does Lovborg tell Mrs. Elvsted when he returns at last from Brack's party?
(a) He tells her that he tried to return for her the previous night but was prevented.
(b) He has no more use for her and they must part.
(c) He tells her that he loves another woman.
(d) He lost control and needs her forgiveness.

4. What are Mrs Elvsted's plans for the future?
(a) None, other than to be near Ejlert Lovborg.
(b) Write and publish a book of her own.
(c) Start formal divorce proceedings.
(d) Stay in town as long as her husband will agree to.

5. What time of day is it when Lovborg arrives at the Tesman household?
(a) Four in the morning.
(b) He arrives at ten to take Mrs. Elvsted home.
(c) Late the next day.
(d) After daybreak the next morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?

2. From their conversation, what can one infer about Brack and Hedda in Act 2?

3. How does Hedda imagine Lovborg when he returns?

4. When did Lovborg write his book?

5. Which of the following best characterizes the dinner party at Brack's house?

(see the answer key)

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