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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Engstrand want to establish a home for?

2. What is Engstrand dressed in?

3. Why has Oswald decided to stay in?

4. What is Mrs. Alving's first name?

5. What does Engstrand say he did not accept from his wife?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare European and American culture.

1) What are the differences between the two cultures?

2) In what way have the two cultures influenced each other?

3) How would the author represent European culture and Norwegians if the play was released today?

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

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

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