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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) Their honeymoon.
(b) The funeral of Hedda's father.
(c) Spending the summer in the country.
(d) Visiting a relative that is unwell.

2. Who embroidered Tesman's slippers?
(a) Berte.
(b) Hedda.
(c) His Aunt Rina.
(d) Julle.

3. What is the relationship between Tesman and Julle in the play, HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Brother and sister.
(c) Nephew and aunt.
(d) Close friends.

4. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?
(a) A dress.
(b) A book.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A hat.

5. How were the furnishings in the house paid for?
(a) Julle mortgaged her annuity to pay for the furnishings.
(b) Berte lent Tesman the money to buy them.
(c) Hedda's inheritance paid for everything.
(d) Tesman could afford the furnishings with his salary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

2. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?

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

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

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

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