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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Hedda's feelings about Lovborg's suicide?

2. How does Hedda describe her vacation?

3. What children did Solness and Aline have?

4. What does Lovborg tell Mrs. Elvsted about the manuscript?

5. Which of the Master Builder's assistants is in love with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the factors that, combined, mean such despair for Hedda that she must end her life?

2. Why does Hedda refrain from visiting Aunt Rina?

3. Ultimately, why does Solness finally grant Ragnar's request?

4. What does Hedda claim spurred her original interest in Ejlert Lovborg, years ago?

5. What imminent threat does Tesman face now that Lovborg has a successful book?

6. Why is Solness afraid of youth?

7. What does Ragnar ask of Solness, since his father is close to death?

8. Describe Solness' relationship with Kaja?

9. How does Hedda convince Lovborg to go to the party?

10. How does Hedda end up with Lovborg's manuscript?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two of the four works in the collection. How does morality shape the events of the play? Are there immoral characters that learn morality, and vice versa? Is Ibsen making a statement about morality, and if so, what does he wish to convey? Is the moral choice usually the socially acceptable choice in the works? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

In A DOLL'S HOUSE, Ibsen makes ample use of foreshadowing. Cite at least three of these examples and explain the significance to the plot, characters, and play. Be sure to include correctly cited quotations to enhance your points.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the relationship between Nora and Torvald and Mrs. Linde and Krogstad in A DOLL'S HOUSE. Which couple experiences the miracle that Nora has so hoped for? How does Torvald's behavior contribute to Nora's ultimate decision to leave him?

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