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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. What does Solness think sooner or later must turn?

2. Who does Hilda think dislikes her?

3. Where does Solness suggest that Hilda makes the rounds?

4. Who does Brovik say he wants to have it out with?

5. What does Dr. Herdal think Solness is?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Solness get angry with Ragnar?

2. Why does Solness not want to give Ragnar more work?

3. Why does Dr. Herdal think Solness is lucky?

4. What does Solness tell Kaia?

5. How does Solness think his luck will turn?

6. What complaints does Hilda have about Aline?

7. Why does Aline say she is glad to move to a new house?

8. What does Solness persuade Kaia to do?

9. How does Hilda react to Solness calling her a bird of prey?

10. What does Solness tell Ragnar about his new commission?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ibsen greatly influenced modern literature. Choose a book or play that you think was influenced by the The Master Builder and discuss its similarities with the novel in terms of the following:

1. Structure

2. Character

3. Themes.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1. What were the main concerns during the 1890s? How does Ibsen express these concerns?

2. How would Ibsen have to change the play if it was set in today's society?

Essay Topic 3

What made Solness a good architect? What did Solness have to learn to become a successful architect?

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