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

2. What kept Hedda and Tesman up late the night of their return?
(a) They were celebrating the return to their new home.
(b) Hedda needed everything unpacked and put away in a particular manner.
(c) Julle was ill.
(d) Berte was was having a party next door.

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

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

5. 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 is afraid she'll be too busy to come often.
(c) She plans never to return.
(d) She will return to spend the winter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the book Tesman is working on about?

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

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

4. How were the furnishings in the house paid for?

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

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