Hedda Gabler Short Question Test Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Act 1, Part 1

1. What is the relationship between Tesman and Julle in the play, HEDDA GABLER?

Nephew and aunt.

2. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?

Housemaid.

3. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?

Academic researcher and aspiring professor.

4. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?

A hat.

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

Particular and demanding.

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

She was the popular daughter of a general.

7. From where are Tesman and Hedda returning?

Their honeymoon.

8. Why are people concerned about Rina?

She is elderly and bedridden.

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

His career.

10. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

He believed Hedda wanted it more than any other.

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