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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hilda long to see Solness?

2. Where does Solness say Hilda can see if she sits on the sofa?

3. Who spirit does Solness talk to Hilda about?

4. Where does Solness tell Hilda she can live?

5. What color is Aline's shawl?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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

1) Architecture.

2) Religion.

3) Youth.

Essay Topic 3

Look at the generation gap between younger and the older characters. What different experiences did both generations go through? What problems is the generation gap causing the characters? Was the generational gap expressed in the Master Builder particularly wide during this time or is a wide generational gap common to all ages?

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