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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Hjalmar about Hedwig's plan to shoot the duck?

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

3. What does Mrs. Sorby tell Gina she will do no matter what?

4. What does Gregers say he has given to Gina and Hjalmar by telling him of the affair?

5. Where does Mrs. Sorby see Hedwig?

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

Hjalmar changes a lot through the course of this book. Please compare and contrast Hjalmar's character at the beginning of the book with Hjalmar's character at the end of the book.

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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