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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Hedda's life like before she married?
(a) She was the popular daughter of a general.
(b) She was the beautiful daughter of a poor family.
(c) She was a school teacher.
(d) She was the heiress to a large fortune.

2. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?
(a) Demanding and restrictive.
(b) Flighty and vacant.
(c) Beautiful and adored.
(d) Rude and ungrateful.

3. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Visit her every day.
(b) Send her to care for Rina.
(c) Dismiss her.
(d) Cut her hair off.

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

5. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To help him with his work.
(b) To try and get out in society.
(c) To be less distant with Julle.
(d) To show her affection towards him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?

2. What does Julle give to Tesman before she leaves?

3. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?

4. Why are people concerned about Rina?

5. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?

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