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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The Mummy is said to be unable to "tolerate even "(19) what sight?
2. What object does the Colonel usually use to summon his servant?
3. The Old Man orders everyone to leave the ghost supper, with the exception of which two characters?
4. What is NOT a role the Colonel ascribes to the Student?
5. The event discussed in Act II is called what kind of a supper?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the significance of the Colonel's retort to the Old Man's claim that Bengtsson "is not the man he appears to be" (25)?
2. What truth is eventually revealed about the connection between the Milkmaid and the Old Man?
3. What does the Old Man mean when he tells Bengtsson that his visit to the house is "not unexpected," though he knows it is certainly "undesired" (21)?
4. What does the Colonel have in his hand when he first meets the Old Man and what is the object's significance?
5. How does Strindberg subvert traditional notions about family within Act II?
6. For what reason is the gathering in Act II referred to as a "ghost supper," (18) according to Bengtsson?
7. What events lead the Old Man to conclude that the "place is haunted" (21)?
8. Discuss an instance when Strindberg uses the music motif in conjunction with an instance of foreshadowing.
9. Discuss an instance in the play when Strindberg sends a particular message about social hierarchy.
10. How is the theme of authenticity linked with a particular character within Act II and for what purpose does Strindberg make this connection?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How do the themes of control and secrecy function within The Ghost Sonata and what is Strindberg’s message regarding these themes?
Essay Topic 2
Examine Strindberg’s use of characterization methods to portray the student within the narrative. What effects do these characterization methods have on the themes and messages inherent in The Ghost Sonata?
Essay Topic 3
Explicate the theme of altruism within The Ghost Sonata. What is Strindberg’s message regarding the performance of good deeds and how do you know?
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