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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) Having nothing to do.
(b) An open window.
(c) The difficulty with servants.
(d) How long it has been since they've met.

2. What instrument makes its first appearance in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) A harp.
(b) A violin.
(c) A piano.
(d) A flute.

3. What is the book Tesman is working on about?
(a) Cultural norms of the modern age.
(b) The role of religion in shaping the future.
(c) Domestic crafts of Brabant in the Middle Ages.
(d) The importance of family in society.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. From where are Tesman and Hedda returning?

2. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?

3. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

4. What do Julle and Tesman discuss as a strong ability of Tesman's?

5. Who embroidered Tesman's slippers?

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