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

Short Answer Questions

1. What affected Aline's milk?

2. What does Hilda say builders can leave behind in their castles?

3. What does Ragnar want Solness to write for his father?

4. What does Solness say that Ragnar should not be allowed to do?

5. What does Solness say he kept for only three weeks?

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

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 are the differences between a play and a prose piece in terms of the following:

1. Language

2. Character

3. Structure

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