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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. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?
(a) Rina owes Berte money.
(b) Berte nursed Rina for several years.
(c) Berte is Rina's poor relative from the country.
(d) Sisters.

2. What are Mrs Elvsted's plans for the future?
(a) None, other than to be near Ejlert Lovborg.
(b) Stay in town as long as her husband will agree to.
(c) Start formal divorce proceedings.
(d) Write and publish a book of her own.

3. What does Tesman ask of Hedda in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) To show her affection towards him.
(b) To help him with his work.
(c) To try and get out in society.
(d) To be less distant with Julle.

4. Which of the following best characterizes Mrs Elvsted's feelings regarding Lovborg?
(a) Protective, worried, and adoring.
(b) Skeptical and cautious.
(c) Proud, sure, and boastful.
(d) Fearful, thwarted, and rancorous.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has Mrs Elvsted been in town?

3. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?

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

5. What does Hedda want at the end of 1Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?

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