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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. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Tesman and Berte.
(b) Julle and Berte.
(c) Julle and Tesman.
(d) Jorgen and Hedda.

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

3. Who does Tesman invite over to their house for evening in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Berte.
(b) Mrs Elvsted.
(c) Ejlert Lovborg.
(d) Brack.

4. What does Hedda want at the end of 1Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To be reunited with old friends.
(b) A salon, a footman, and a horse.
(c) Peace from the world to be with her family.
(d) A child.

5. What two events does Tesman accidentally schedule for the same time?
(a) Lovborg's visit and a visit from his aunt.
(b) Mrs Elvsted's visit and work for his next book.
(c) Lovborg's visit and Brack's dinner.
(d) Brack's party and his wife's birthday.

Short Answer Questions

1. From where are Tesman and Hedda returning?

2. What kind of friends were Mrs Elvsted and Hedda in school?

3. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?

4. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?

5. Why are people concerned about Rina?

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