The Master Builder Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 95 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Master Builder Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 95 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 Dr. Herdal say he likes listening to?

2. Where does Hilda say the other ladies went?

3. What kind of drink is on the table?

4. What happened to Mrs. Solness' parents house?

5. What did Solness say he would call the kingdom

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Aline respond to Solness' pointed comment?

2. How does everyone react when Solness falls from the top of the tower?

3. How does Aline react when Hilda tries to embrace her?

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

5. What is Hilda wearing?

6. How did Solness' children die?

7. Why does Hilda say she stays away from her father?

8. Why has Ragnar not come to work?

9. How does Solness react when Hilda asks him if he gets dizzy when he climbs up towers?

10. What does Solness accuse Dr. Herdal of?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What symbolism does Ibsen use in the play? Is symbolism more important in theatre than other arts? If so, why?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes of the Play. In what way are these themes relevant to the time period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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