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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 Old Man asserts that only how many deceptive witnesses are needed in order to "prove anything about which they have agreed," (30) according to the Old Man?
2. What object does the Colonel have in his hand when he enters the Round Room in Act II?
3. Who hears footsteps within Act II?
4. Bengtsson claims that the Mummy has been living in the house for how many years?
5. The Colonel praises the Student for what virtue once the Student has arrived at the ghost supper?
Short Essay Questions
1. For what reason is the gathering in Act II referred to as a "ghost supper," (18) according to Bengtsson?
2. What truth is eventually revealed about the connection between the Milkmaid and the Old Man?
3. Discuss a moment in the play when a character uses a literary device in conjunction with the topic of animals.
4. What two favors does the Old Man ask of the Colonel in return for paying off the Colonel's debts?
5. Discuss an instance in the play when Strindberg sends a particular message about social hierarchy.
6. What do the flower bulbs within the Hyacinth Room represent?
7. When the Old Man declares everything in the Colonel's house as now belonging to him, what items does the Colonel claim can never be taken away from him?
8. Discuss an instance when Strindberg uses the music motif in conjunction with an instance of foreshadowing.
9. How does Strindberg subvert traditional notions about family within Act II?
10. Which character is depicted within the portrait in the Round Room and what is the portrait's symbolism?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss Strindberg’s messages about guilt and responsibility within The Ghost Sonata.
Essay Topic 2
How is the theme of desire portrayed in The Ghost Sonata? Examine Strindberg's treatment of and messages regarding desire throughout the play.
Essay Topic 3
Perform a biographical criticism of The Ghost Sonata by researching Strindberg's life and work. Be sure to create a strong and specific claim focused on this particular play and then support that claim with quotes from the play and from your research of Strindberg.
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