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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mrs. Sorby moving?

2. Who does Relling say should NOT learn about Gina's affair?

3. What kind of ailment does Werle have?

4. What does Hjalmar say he wants to write when he returns from his night of drinking?

5. What does Hjalmar say he would not have done had he known about Gina's affair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Security and safety are two themes that are touched upon a number of times throughout the course of this book. What are some of these instances, and how does they affect the characters in these scenes?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

This book takes place in a few different settings. Describe some of these settings and how they affect the course of the plot. Why might Ibsen have chosen these particular places for this plot to take place?

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