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

2. What does Hedda complain about just after greeting Julle?
(a) How long it has been since they've met.
(b) An open window.
(c) The difficulty with servants.
(d) Having nothing to do.

3. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?
(a) Yes, and they dismissed her for it.
(b) No, Hedda had left it and forgotten about it.
(c) No, the item belonged to Julle.
(d) Yes, they were always returning things to her.

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

5. What was Hedda's life like before she married?
(a) She was the popular daughter of a general.
(b) She was a school teacher.
(c) She was the heiress to a large fortune.
(d) She was the beautiful daughter of a poor family.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?

4. How were the furnishings in the house paid for?

5. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?

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