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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?
(a) She is afraid she'll be too busy to come often.
(b) She will return to spend the winter.
(c) She plans never to return.
(d) She plans on returning every day to visit.

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

3. What does Tesman ask Berte to put away for him?
(a) A suitcase full of notes and research.
(b) Some money he's saved.
(c) Some personal letters he doesn't want Hedda to see.
(d) His pistols.

4. Which of the following best characterizes Tesman's feeling towards Julle?
(a) Tolerant and accepting.
(b) Afectionate and doting.
(c) Intimidated and reverent.
(d) Bossy and callous.

5. How were the furnishings in the house paid for?
(a) Berte lent Tesman the money to buy them.
(b) Hedda's inheritance paid for everything.
(c) Tesman could afford the furnishings with his salary.
(d) Julle mortgaged her annuity to pay for the furnishings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the book Tesman is working on about?

2. What does Tesman focus on when he talks about the future?

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

4. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?

5. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

(see the answer key)

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