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

2. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?
(a) The difficulty with servants.
(b) An open window.
(c) How long it has been since they've met.
(d) Having nothing to do.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From where are Tesman and Hedda returning?

2. What was Hedda's life like before she married?

3. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

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

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

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