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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. When Torvald became ill, where did he and Nora go?

2. How did Nora actually get the money?

3. What is the significance of the orphanage's unveiling ceremony?

4. What card does Torvald receive from Dr. Rank?

5. Who is Oswald convinced would help him kill himself?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Oswald's first inkling that perhaps his father was not as virtuous as he thought?

2. When is the first instance that Mrs. Alving sees "ghosts"?

3. What is the only way Torvald could possibly accept Krogstad again?

4. How is Nora afraid that her lies will affect the household?

5. What has Torvald refused to sacrifice for Nora?

6. What did Johanna tell Engstrand about her "situation"?

7. What does Mrs. Alving hope to gain from opening the orphanage?

8. To whom does Nora feel her duty is owed?

9. Why does Krogstad agree to withdraw his letter to Torvald?

10. Why does Mrs. Linde volunteer to approach Krogstad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider two of the four plays in the collection. How are the main characters similar? How are they different? What are the goals of the character and how do they attempt to achieve them? Are there common themes in both works? Which of the plays was written first? Are there marked differences in the thematic and plot elements used? Be sure to include properly cited quotations to enhance the argument.

Essay Topic 2

Hedda repeatedly mentions seeing Lovborg with vine leaves in his hair. What do the vine leaves represent for Hedda? Are there any other references to vine leaves in literary history that come to mind? Literally, in today's world, what could vine leaves represent? How does this identification tie in with Lovborg's struggles to right himself?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of personal will in THE MASTER BUILDER. Which characters believe they can will events into existence? How have these wills affected their lives/pasts/presents? In a way, could Solness's death be a punishment from God for trying to control his own destiny?

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