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

2. What would best characterize the way Hedda greets Julle?
(a) Appreciative and obliging.
(b) Excited and enthusiastic.
(c) Cool and formal.
(d) Loving and warm.

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

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

5. Which are the most appropriate words to describe Hedda in the first act?
(a) Professional and competent.
(b) Loving and kind.
(c) Particular and demanding.
(d) Relaxed and lazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

2. Why are people concerned about Rina?

3. What is the profession of Jorgen Tesman?

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

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

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