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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hjalmar say he wants to write when he returns from his night of drinking?

2. What has Werle set up so that Old Ekdal will no longer have to work?

3. How does Gina say she and Hjalmar can get through Hedwig's death?

4. Who first suggests that Hjalmar should be an inventor?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

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