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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through But Soft... Real Soft.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the main purpose of a hunger strike?
(a) To physically harm those who are oppressing.
(b) To gain the support of millions in other countries.
(c) To be a physical obstacle to the oppressors.
(d) To shame the oppressors through willful starvation.

2. What happens to Klavar Akdal when the roof of the hen house collapses on him?
(a) He dies.
(b) He is crippled on the right side of his body.
(c) He can see the future.
(d) He is left forever blind and bald.

3. What has Henrick taken with him to Oslo?
(a) Nothing.
(b) His geranium.
(c) His mistress.
(d) A dog named Sally.

4. What is the name of Mrs. Sanstad's son?
(a) Ernie.
(b) Henrick.
(c) Sandy.
(d) Roger.

5. What does Berte do when she hears that Henrick has left for Oslo?
(a) She marries Jean Claude.
(b) She follows him.
(c) She kills herself.
(d) She retreats to Paris to suffer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Hedvig thought to be a representation of in Lovborg's real life?

2. What does the narrator claim that Dorf and Netta symbolize?

3. Which of the following authors are not mentioned in the essay "But soft...Real Soft"?

4. What is the name of Dorf's brother?

5. What is it that Dorf is trying to get from his brother?

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