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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 kind of drink is on the table?

2. Where does Mrs. Solness say she must go?

3. What does Hilda think Solness is bad at?

4. What is Kaia's surname?

5. What do the young couple want built?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Hilda think Solness is mad?

3. What complaints does Hilda have about Aline?

4. Why does Hilda say Solness is stupid?

5. What does Solness say about Aline's talent?

6. What does Solness say he will do if he climbs the tower?

7. Why does Solness get angry with Ragnar?

8. How does Hilda offer to help Solness?

9. What does Solness tell Kaia?

10. What do Kaia and Ragnar urge Brovik to do?

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

Choose one of the following options and discuss what it symbolizes in the play:

1) The crack in the chimney.

2) Castles in the sky.

3) Towers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Ibsen's life. In what way is his life and personality is reflected in the book? How important is it for a writer to draw from their own experiences?

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