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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 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.

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

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

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

5. What is Hedda's state of mind after Julle leaves?
(a) Tired and overwhelmed.
(b) Angry and tense.
(c) Resigned and content.
(d) Happy to be home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

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

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

5. Why are people concerned about Rina?

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