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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 think Solness is?

2. What does Solness say he now builds?

3. What does Solness think Ragnar wants to stay at his company?

4. What kind of hat does Hilda wear?

5. Why does Solness say he is willing to give a commission away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Solness say he cannot stay with Aline?

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

3. How does Solness think his luck will turn?

4. What complaints does Hilda have about Aline?

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

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

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

8. What does Dr. Herdal say he has noticed about Aline?

9. What is Hilda wearing?

10. Why does Hilda say Solness is stupid?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

1) Architecture.

2) Religion.

3) Youth.

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the play and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

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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