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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. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?
(a) Yes, they were always returning things to her.
(b) Yes, and they dismissed her for it.
(c) No, Hedda had left it and forgotten about it.
(d) No, the item belonged to Julle.

2. Why might Tesman not get the professorship he was promised?
(a) Tesman was gone too long on his travels.
(b) Lovborg is also being considered for the post.
(c) There are doubts about Tesman's character.
(d) The subject of Tesman's book is irrevelant to the post.

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 do Julle and Tesman discuss as a strong ability of Tesman's?
(a) Foreseeing the direction society will take.
(b) Seeing the influence of small actions.
(c) Collecting and arranging.
(d) Making sense of confusing information.

5. To what does Brack invite Tesman?
(a) A stag dinner.
(b) A literary gathering.
(c) A party at the home of a wealthy relative.
(d) A discussion of the professorship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which are the most appropriate words to describe Hedda in the first act?

2. What would best characterize the way Hedda greets Julle?

3. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?

4. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

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

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