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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Hjalmar say always has belived in him the most?

2. What does Hjalmar doubt most about Hedwig?

3. Hjalmar is NOT looking for which of the following when he returns at the end of the play?

4. What is Gina doing when Hjalmar returns after his night of drinking?

5. Hjalmar says Gina's affair has ruined what for him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Betrayal is a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does this constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters are most affected by it?

Essay Topic 2

Despair is a theme that has been placed in a number of sensitive places in this plot. What are some of these places, and what role does despair play in this play?

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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