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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 do the first time he sees Hedwig after his night of drinking?

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

3. Why does Mrs. Sorby feel such a need to be with Werle?

4. What does Mrs. Sorby give to Hedwig for her birthday?

5. What kind of life does Relling say Hjalmar is living?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Fear is a common theme throughout this book that is presented a number of times by a number of characters. What are some of these instances, and how does fear affect the characters in 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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