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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. In Act 1, what is the role of Berte in the household?
(a) Neighbor.
(b) Visiting relative.
(c) Landlord.
(d) Housemaid.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Does Berte leave her belongings lying around?

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

5. Why did Tesman buy the house he did?

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