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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Solness ask Hilda if she has read?

2. What does Mr. Solness say the fire was caused by?

3. Who spirit does Solness talk to Hilda about?

4. What did Aline have a talent for?

5. What does Hilda think would be thrilling?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Look at the structure of the play.

1. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2. Discuss elements of the play's structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the play's themes?

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