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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hilda tell Solness to write on Ragnar's drawings?

2. Where does Hilda say it would be wonderful to see Solness?

3. What does Hilda say is was not a simple to do?

4. Where does Aline say the boys are now?

5. What does Solness tell Aline he does not want?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the Play's dialogue. Explain how Ibsen's dialogue contributes to the following areas:

1. Character

2. Setting

3. Story

Essay Topic 2

Why does Ibsen use only one location? How does he use the characters to express a life beyond this location? How is the location used to express elements such as theme and character? How do the students think the story's setting would change if it was a novel?

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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