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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. From where are Tesman and Hedda returning?
(a) Spending the summer in the country.
(b) Visiting a relative that is unwell.
(c) Their honeymoon.
(d) The funeral of Hedda's father.

2. Why are people concerned about Rina?
(a) She recently offended an important man.
(b) She is elderly and bedridden.
(c) She is about to have a child.
(d) She is missing.

3. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?
(a) Politician.
(b) Merchant and importer.
(c) Tesman does not work.
(d) Academic researcher and aspiring professor.

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

5. What does Tesman focus on when he talks about the future?
(a) Making a fortune.
(b) His career.
(c) Raising a family.
(d) Spending time with his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?

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

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

4. What does Tesman ask Berte to put away for him?

5. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

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