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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. Who does Mrs. Alving say Oswald has a corner in his heart for?

2. What is Mrs. Alving taking to the young master?

3. What does Manders say he disapproves of?

4. How does Engstrand say he is related to Regina?

5. What part of Norway does the play take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Engstrand want to be seen as an angel of salvation?

2. Why does Mrs Alving blame herself for her late husband's behavior?

3. How did Manders cause the fire?

4. What does Manders think has made Mrs. Alving unhappy?

5. Describe the setting of Ghosts.

6. Describe the room the play takes place in?

7. Why did Mrs. Alving send Oswald to school at such an early age?

8. What does Pastor Manders have against the books Mrs. Alving reads?

9. How does Engstrand get money from Manders?

10. Why does Regina refuse to go home with her father?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the play and helps to express character and theme.

1) Setting

2) Structure

3) Language

Essay Topic 2

Examine the play's dialogue. How does the author's dialogue contribute to the following areas?

1) Character

2) Setting

3) Plot

Essay Topic 3

Examine the play's reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the play differ? Was the play more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

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