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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oswald say the alcohol protects him against?

2. What does Mr. Engstrand say is the only thing he is?

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

4. Who should a child love and honor?

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

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 3

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?

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