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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 say he can't live his life chained to?

2. Who does Solness say he is thinking of?

3. Who spirit does Solness talk to Hilda about?

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

5. What does Hilda say she would be useless at?

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

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

1. Language

2. Character

3. Structure

Essay Topic 3

Examine the novel's chronological setting.

1. What were the main concerns during the 1890s? How does Ibsen express these concerns?

2. How would Ibsen have to change the play if it was set in today's society?

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