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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Oswald ask his mother if he can sit?

2. What has Mrs. Alving built up in her son's mind?

3. Why is Oswald unable to work?

4. What was Joanna given to hold her tongue?

5. Who did Jonana have eyes for when she first got into town?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the story. In what way are these themes relevant to the time period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

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

Choose one of the following and examine it what expresses about 1880s society.

1) Sexual desire

2) Religion

3) Marriage

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