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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What favor does Krogstad ask of Nora?

2. Why are the Helmers excited for the new year?

3. What costumes does Dr. Rank suggest for himself and Nora at the next party?

4. What does Helmer think is wrong with Nora's tarentella?

5. To whom did Mrs. Alving run when her married life became unbearable?

Short Essay Questions

1. What deed does Oswald ask his mother to do for him, should circumstances necessitate?

2. Why did Mrs. Alving keep Captain Alving's life of debauchery a secret?

3. What is ironic about Pastor Manders accidentally burning down the orphanage?

4. How does Krogstad attempt to blackmail Nora?

5. What is ironic about Engstrand's naming his seaman's home the Captain Alving Home?

6. Why does Nora decline asking her favor from Dr. Rank?

7. How will Dr. Rank notify Nora that he is in the final stage of his illness?

8. How is Nora afraid that her lies will affect the household?

9. What problems does Pastor Manders have with Oswald's perception of marriage?

10. What does Engstrand want Regine to do at the beginning of the act?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Solness' death in THE MASTER BUILDER. Is his death the will of God? The foolish accident of a young man trying to impress a girl? Does he commit suicide, unable to atone for or reconcile with his many selfish, cruel choices? What role does Hilde play in Solness' death? What role does Aline play in Solness' death?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the relationship between Nora and Torvald and Mrs. Linde and Krogstad in A DOLL'S HOUSE. Which couple experiences the miracle that Nora has so hoped for? How does Torvald's behavior contribute to Nora's ultimate decision to leave him?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Solness's fear of youth in THE MASTER BUILDER. Why does he refuse at first to give Ragnar any words of praise? Why is he so intrigued when Hilde abruptly enters his life? How has Solness treated Brovik, his original master? What is ironic about Solness' death?

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