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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 say is was not a simple to do?

2. Hilda does say Aline is by nature?

3. Where does this scene take place?

4. What does Solness say he needs in his life?

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

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 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?

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following options and discuss what it symbolizes in the play:

1) The crack in the chimney.

2) Castles in the sky.

3) Towers.

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