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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Relling upset that Mrs. Sorby is moving?

2. What does Hjalmar do the first time he sees Hedwig after his night of drinking?

3. Who or what does Hjalmar say will never be welcome in his house again?

4. What does Gina say has been supplementing their income?

5. Why does Relling say Hjalmar has not come home the night before the beginning of Act 5?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choosing sides is a theme that is presented in this book. What are some of the examples of this theme, and how are the characters involved affected?

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

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affect the course of the plot. Why might Ibsen have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

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