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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who should a child love and honor?

2. Why has Oswald decided to stay in?

3. What does Manders say Mrs. Alving's thoughts are the outcome of?

4. What kind of woman does Manders say Joanna is?

5. What does Oswald tell his mother he can't do anymore?

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

Compare the characters of Manders and Mrs. Alving.

1) In what ways are they similar people?

2) Why did they never develop a relationship? How would their lives been different if they did marry?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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