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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. Where did Dr. Herdal meet Hilda?

2. What is Kaia's surname?

3. Who says he is feeling ill?

4. What does Dr. Herdal think Solness is?

5. What kind of hat does Solness wear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Solness think of Hilda's story?

2. How does Solness make Kaia nervous?

3. What does Solness say about Aline's talent?

4. How does Solness say he reacted to the boys' death?

5. Why does Dr. Herdal think Solness is lucky?

6. Why does Solness say he built the tower in Hilda's hometown?

7. How does Solness reassure Kaia?

8. What is Hilda wearing?

9. What does Solness claim his fantasies show?

10. What does Hilda say is the only way she can trust Solness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose one of the following and examine it what expresses about late 19th century society:

1) Architecture.

2) Religion.

3) Youth.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the following and discuss how it affects the tone of the play and helps to express character and theme:

1. Setting

2. Structure

3. Language

Essay Topic 3

Look at the structure of the play.

1. How does the author use character and dialogue to drive the narrative?

2. Discuss elements of the play's structure; Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the play's themes?

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