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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 Old Man states that what element makes it impossible to obscure the truth?
2. By which body part does the Old Man seize Johansson when he first arrives at the ghost supper and spies Johansson?
3. What does the Old Man want the Colonel to do with his own "devoted servant" (25)?
4. The event discussed in Act II is called what kind of a supper?
5. The Old Man orders everyone to leave the ghost supper, with the exception of which two characters?
Short Essay Questions
1. Discuss a moment in the play when a character uses a literary device in conjunction with the topic of animals.
2. For what reason is the gathering in Act II referred to as a "ghost supper," (18) according to Bengtsson?
3. In what way does the motif of dreams emerge within Act II and why does Strindberg use the motif to show a similarity between the Student and Johannson?
4. Which character is depicted within the portrait in the Round Room and what is the portrait's symbolism?
5. 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)?
6. What are the Mummy's first words within the play and what is the significance of her first words?
7. How is the theme of authenticity linked with a particular character within Act II and for what purpose does Strindberg make this connection?
8. What threat does the Old Man make to the hosts of the ghost supper and how does the Mummy respond?
9. What truth is eventually revealed about the connection between the Milkmaid and the Old Man?
10. Describe the statue that is part of the Round Room's set.
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
Discuss the messages sent about the theme of appearance versus reality within The Ghost Sonata.
Essay Topic 3
Could The Ghost Sonata be classified as a coming-of-age narrative in the form of a play? Why or why not?
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