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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Engstrand think a man should keep?

5. Who does Mrs. Alving say made her begin to think?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's writing style. How would you describe the author's style? What kind of vocabulary does he use? What meaning does the author's style give to the story?

Essay Topic 2

Examine the play's chronological setting.

1) What were the main concerns during the 1880s? How does the author express these concerns?

2) How would the author change the novel if it was set in today's society?

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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