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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Hjalmar order Gina to do when Mrs. Sorby leaves?

2. For which of the following is Hjalmar NOT adored in college?

3. Who first suggests that Hjalmar should be an inventor?

4. What does Hjalmar promise Gina when he returns home at the beginning of Act 4?

5. What does Hjalmar order Hedwig to do when he comes home at the beginning of Act 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many characters in this book are persuaded to do things that they would not have done of their own accord. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

Essay Topic 2

With which character do you most relate in this book? Why is this? How does this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

Forgiveness is a very important theme in this book. Where does this theme appear, and how does Ibsen present the theme in a dynamic way?

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