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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. From where are Tesman and Hedda returning?
(a) The funeral of Hedda's father.
(b) Their honeymoon.
(c) Spending the summer in the country.
(d) Visiting a relative that is unwell.

4. Which of the following best describes Mrs Elvsted's marriage?
(a) Abusive and horrible.
(b) Loveless and convenient.
(c) Comfortable and satisfactory.
(d) Passionate and unwise.

5. When did Lovborg write his book?
(a) Within the year prior to the happenings in Hedda Gabler.
(b) When he was unter the tutelage of Mr Elvsted.
(c) During a long solitary vacation.
(d) In his "good days" before he started drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are people suggesting when they note Hedda has "filled out" during her travels?

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

3. Which of the following best characterizes Tesman's feeling towards Julle?

4. What is the relationship between Berte and Rina?

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

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