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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Hedda doing when Tesman returns from Brack's party?
(a) Talking with Mrs Elvsted.
(b) Reading Lovborg's book.
(c) Stoking the fire.
(d) Writing a letter.

3. What does the letter from Julle tell Tesman?
(a) That Hedda is pregnant.
(b) That Lovborg was arrested, and needs help.
(c) That Rina is dying and he must hurry to her side.
(d) That the police know he has Lovborg's book, and he must go to the station at once.

4. What did Julle buy in honor of Hedda?
(a) A book.
(b) A dress.
(c) A hat.
(d) A necklace.

5. What does Hedda dream of convincing Tesman to do?
(a) Go into politics.
(b) Become more fashionable.
(c) Get his book published.
(d) Move to the country.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is becoming clear about Brack's motives with Hedda?

2. What does Julle do as soon as she enters the room in the beginning of the first act?

3. Who are the first two characters to appear in Act 1 of Hedda Gabler?

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

5. Which of the following best characterizes the dinner party at Brack's house?

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