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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) Their honeymoon.
(c) Visiting a relative that is unwell.
(d) The funeral of Hedda's father.

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

3. What does Julle do as soon as she enters the room in the beginning of the first act?
(a) Writes a letter.
(b) Reads a manuscript.
(c) Opens a window.
(d) Hugs Hedda.

4. What does Hedda threaten to do to Berte in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?
(a) Visit her every day.
(b) Send her to care for Rina.
(c) Dismiss her.
(d) Cut her hair off.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

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

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

4. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?

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

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