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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Sorby give to Hedwig for her birthday?

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

3. What lie does Molvik tell himself?

4. What does Relling say Hjalmar has never had in his life?

5. What word does Hjalmar use to describe Werle's marriage?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are some of the key examples of gratitude in this book, and how do these instances affect that characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 2

Valor is a theme within this book that is very important to many of the characters involved. Where does valor present itself, and how do these occurrences affect the characters involved in those scenes?

Essay Topic 3

What role does symbolism play in the story, and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

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