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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. Why does Hilda say she dislikes the word duty?

2. Where do the couple want their villa built?

3. What is Kaia's surname?

4. What does Solness hold under his arms?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Solness think his luck will turn?

2. Why does Hilda say she has to go away?

3. Why does Aline say Solness should not go up the tower?

4. How does Solness react when Dr. Herdal asks about his relationship with Kaia?

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

6. What does Aline say she blames herself for?

7. Why does Solness not want to see Ragnar?

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

9. What complaints does Hilda have about Aline?

10. Why does Solness say he built the tower in Hilda's hometown?

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 and discuss how it affects the tone of the play and helps to express character and theme:

1. Setting

2. Structure

3. Language

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following and examine it what expresses about late 19th century society:

1) Architecture.

2) Religion.

3) Youth.

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