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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. With what type of person is Solness prone to having relationships?

2. What does Aunt Julle hope will fill her time in the future?

3. Why does Solness finally agree to give Ragnar a kind word about his work?

4. Why did Hedda mention she liked the villa?

5. What papers is Solness flipping through?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hedda refrain from visiting Aunt Rina?

2. How does Hedda initially react to the news of Lovborg's suicide?

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

4. Why does Hedda burn the manuscript?

5. What is Ragnar's ambition?

6. Describe Solness' relationship with Kaja?

7. What does Solness decide to do in honor of the new house?

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

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

10. What does Mr. Brack hint will soon keep Hedda busy, fulfilling her life and abating her incurable boredom?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss Solness as a true tragic hero. What is his essential flaw? How is he vulnerable? How is he manipulated by other characters in the play? Can he be blamed for his fate, or is he simply the victim of destiny? Does he bear any similarity to Lovborg in Hedda Gabler? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Nora's transformation throughout A DOLL'S HOUSE. Where does she first start to change? What is the final straw in her awakening? How does Torvald bring about his own fate? Has Nora learned anything about morality throughout the play? How does she use her newfound knowledge? Does her learned morality play a part in her decision to leave?

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