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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. The Mummy is said to be unable to "tolerate even "(19) what sight?
2. What kind of "medal" is the Colonel's "devoted servant" (25) said to have been awarded for his "long and faithful service" (25)?
3. The Mummy does NOT mention which element while naming the elements that bond her to the Colonel?
4. To whom does the Old Man want to marry the Girl?
5. What name does the Old Man call out when he sees the statue displayed in the Round Room?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the statue that is part of the Round Room's set.
2. In what way does the Old Man respond to the Colonel's claim that he has two things that the Old Man "cannot possess" (25)?
3. What truth is eventually revealed about the connection between the Milkmaid and the Old Man?
4. What threat does the Old Man make to the hosts of the ghost supper and how does the Mummy respond?
5. Discuss an instance when Strindberg uses the music motif in conjunction with an instance of foreshadowing.
6. How is the theme of authenticity linked with a particular character within Act II and for what purpose does Strindberg make this connection?
7. What does the Old Man mean when he tells Bengtsson that his visit to the house is "not unexpected," though he knows it is certainly "undesired" (21)?
8. What events lead the Old Man to conclude that the "place is haunted" (21)?
9. Discuss an instance in the play when Strindberg sends a particular message about social hierarchy.
10. For what reason is the gathering in Act II referred to as a "ghost supper," (18) according to Bengtsson?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How do the themes of control and secrecy function within The Ghost Sonata and what is Strindberg’s message regarding these themes?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss Strindberg’s use of the motif of sound within the play The Ghost Sonata.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the messages sent about the theme of appearance versus reality within The Ghost Sonata.
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