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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Solness describe as bonny?

2. Who is Solness afraid will stop obeying him?

3. What does Ragnar bring in for Solness?

4. What does Ragnar take away with him?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Identify the main themes of the Play. In what way are these themes relevant to the time period? How does the author use character and setting to express these themes?

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

What made Solness a good architect? What did Solness have to learn to become a successful architect?

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