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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hilda say she dislikes the word duty?
(a) It is uncaring
(b) It is used by enemies
(c) It is too informal
(d) It is sharp and stinging

2. Why does Dr. Herbal think that Solness should not be afraid?
(a) He has luck on his side
(b) He is a man
(c) He has powerful friends
(d) He is very rich

3. Why does Solness think it will not be good if Kaia gets married?
(a) She will live a miserable life
(b) He will have no one to keep his books
(c) She is too young
(d) He is in love with her

4. What does Dr. Herdal say he likes listening to?
(a) Mozart
(b) Folk music
(c) Ghost stories
(d) Strange stories

5. Where do the couple want their villa built?
(a) Telemark
(b) Troms
(c) Oslo
(d) Lovstrand

6. What kind of drink is on the table?
(a) Vodka
(b) Juice
(c) Water
(d) Beer

7. What does Dr. Herdal think Solness is?
(a) Ill
(b) A fool
(c) A womanizer
(d) A ragamuffin

8. What does Solness think Ragnar wants to stay at his company?
(a) More say
(b) A bigger office
(c) More money
(d) A secretary

9. What is the name of Solness' wife?
(a) Ellen
(b) Kaia
(c) Hana
(d) Aline

10. What does Kaia suggest Brovik does to feel better?
(a) Go to the cinema
(b) Go to sleep
(c) Go for a walk
(d) Read a book

11. What does Solness offer Brovik to sit on?
(a) A bed
(b) A sofa
(c) An armchair
(d) A rocking chair

12. Who knocks on the door?
(a) Knut Brovik
(b) Kaia Brovik
(c) Hilda Wangel
(d) Aline Solness

13. What does Dr. Herdal say happened to the grim old robber's castle?
(a) It was robbed
(b) It was bombed
(c) It was taken over by the government
(d) It was burned down

14. Why does Kaia say she all always takes off her shade when Solness comes in to the office?
(a) It makes her look like a girl
(b) He does not like it
(c) It makes her look ugly
(d) It is not suitable

15. What does Solness think sooner or later must turn?
(a) Luck
(b) Love
(c) Security
(d) Riches

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hilda say she stretched herself out like?

2. What means orange in the original Appelsinia?

3. What does Hilda put on the table?

4. How does Hilda say she slept?

5. What color jacket does Solness wear?

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