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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Relling says Molvik is demonic about what?

2. What is the name of Mr. Werle's son?

3. How does Relling describe the atmosphere in Hjalmar's house?

4. How does Gina feel when Gregers comes to her house?

5. How old is Hjalmar's daughter at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Werle offer Gregers while they are speaking in Hjalmar's house, and how does Werle respond to this offer?

2. Why does Mrs. Sorby say her relationship with Werle will be so strong?

3. How does Hedwig feel about the idea that Gregers suggests to her in order to prove her love to her father?

4. Why does Gina say she had an affair with Werle while working for him?

5. According to Ekdal, what is the best way to kill a bird?

6. What does Gregers suggest Hedwig do to prove her love to her father?

7. What news from Hjalmar surprises Gregers about his daughter?

8. What is the first thing Hjalmar does when he returns from his walk with Gregers?

9. What history is shared by the servants about Old Ekdal?

10. What does Relling say to Gregers about Hedwig's death?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Valor is a theme within this book that is very important to many of the characters involved. Where does valor present itself, and how do these occurrences affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all have their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write about their primary motivation throughout the book. How do their goals affect the characters around them?

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