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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Torvald say he felt when Nora was busy for three weeks?
(a) Things were calm and relaxing without her.
(b) Things were dull without her.
(c) He was relieved to not have to worry about what she was doing.
(d) He was sad to be away from her.

2. What is Nora's attitude toward the porter who helps her with her purchases?
(a) pitying
(b) angry
(c) condescending
(d) generous

3. Why does Krogstad want his job at the bank?
(a) He needs a job as cover, so he's not suspected of moneylending.
(b) He wants a respectable job to redeem himself.
(c) He wants to be in a position to embezzle money.
(d) He wants to show Mrs. Linde that he has a decent job.

4. What does Nora say will happen if the loan comes to light?
(a) Torvald will never trust her again.
(b) Torvald will pay off the loan.
(c) Torvald will leave her.
(d) Torvald and her will be destitute.

5. What was Torvald's previous profession?
(a) stock broker
(b) store manager
(c) lawyer
(d) accountant

6. What does Torvald initially think is the reason Nora wants him to let Krogstad keep his job?
(a) Torvald thinks Nora was threatened by Krogstad.
(b) Torvald thinks Nora feels sorry for Krogstad.
(c) Torvald thinks Nora has made a careless promise to the man.
(d) Torvald thinks Nora must have secret feelings for Krogstad.

7. How long ago did Mrs. Linde's husband die?
(a) three years
(b) one month
(c) one year
(d) five years

8. What game does Nora play with her children?
(a) hide and seek
(b) king of the hill
(c) blind man's bluff
(d) ring around the rosie

9. How did Mrs. Linde travel to the area?
(a) by train
(b) on foot
(c) by steamer
(d) by carriage

10. What does Nora tell Krogstad about how Mrs. Linde got the job at the bank?
(a) Nora says she had nothing to do with how Mrs. Linde got the job.
(b) Nora says Mrs. Linde got the job because she is in dire need.
(c) Nora says Mrs. Linde got the job because of her qualifications.
(d) Nora says that she influenced her husband to give Mrs. Linde the job.

11. Why didn't Torvald make money at his previous profession?
(a) He made bad investments.
(b) He was too upstanding.
(c) He didn't spend enough time on his work.
(d) He would not spend money on advertising.

12. What does Nora try to do after Krogstad leaves?
(a) She tries to read a book.
(b) She tries to work on needlework.
(c) She tries to clean the house.
(d) She tries to fix a vase.

13. Where does Nora send her children so she can talk to Krogstad?
(a) outside to play
(b) up to their rooms
(c) to wrap Christmas presents
(d) to the nurse

14. What is Nora's attitude toward her children?
(a) loving
(b) condescending
(c) apathetic
(d) annoyed

15. What is Torvald's real reason for wanting to fire Krogstad?
(a) Krogstad has slovenly habits and is tardy to work.
(b) He believes Krogstad is immoral.
(c) Krogstad knows a secret about Torvald's past.
(d) Krogstad is too familiar and friendly with him in public.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Nora actually doing, while Torvald thought she was making presents the past Christmas?

2. Who else was supposed to sign the document?

3. What does Nora think Krogstad is threatening her with?

4. What is Torvald carrying when he exits the study?

5. What does Nora do when Krogstad confronts her about the fake signature?

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