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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How were the furnishings in the house paid for?
(a) Berte lent Tesman the money to buy them.
(b) Julle mortgaged her annuity to pay for the furnishings.
(c) Hedda's inheritance paid for everything.
(d) Tesman could afford the furnishings with his salary.

2. When Julle leaves at the end of Act 1, what are her plans for returning?
(a) She plans on returning every day to visit.
(b) She plans never to return.
(c) She is afraid she'll be too busy to come often.
(d) She will return to spend the winter.

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

4. Who does Tesman invite over to their house for evening in Act 1 of HEDDA GABLER?
(a) Mrs Elvsted.
(b) Brack.
(c) Ejlert Lovborg.
(d) Berte.

5. What does Tesman thank Brack for when Brack arrives at the house for the first time in Act 1?
(a) Always being a good friend to Hedda.
(b) Making the financial arrangements for the house.
(c) Looking after Julle while they were away.
(d) Coming so promptly after receiving his letter.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hedda feel about the house she lives in?

2. Which answer best describes Tesman's perception of Hedda?

3. What is Lovborg going to do for Tesman?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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