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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. What does Tesman ask Berte to put away for him?
(a) A suitcase full of notes and research.
(b) Some personal letters he doesn't want Hedda to see.
(c) His pistols.
(d) Some money he's saved.

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

3. To whom does Hedda not speak in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Berte.
(b) Lovborg.
(c) Tesman.
(d) Brack.

4. What does Ejlert Lovborg do shortly after publishing his book?
(a) Applies for a professorship.
(b) Leaves the Elvsted household to return to town.
(c) Falls in love with Diana, a red headed singer.
(d) Inherits a fortune.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?

2. To what does Brack invite Tesman?

3. Who embroidered Tesman's slippers?

4. What part of Mrs Elvsted does Hedda find "irritating"?

5. Which of the following best characterizes Hedda's feelings towards Mrs Elvsted?

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