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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Torvald say about Mrs. Linde after she leaves?
(a) that she's pushy
(b) that she's a bore
(c) that he doesn't trust her
(d) that he admires her

2. What happens while Nora is dancing?
(a) Her shawl flies off.
(b) Her shoe breaks.
(c) She trips and falls.
(d) Her hair comes down.

3. How long does Krogstad say it's been since he was involved in anything dishonorable?
(a) a year and a half
(b) six months
(c) two years
(d) a year

4. What evidence does Doctor Rank believe supports his jealousy?
(a) Mrs. Linde has gotten a job at the bank.
(b) Mrs. Linde is in the house as he's speaking.
(c) Mrs. Linde was critical of Doctor Rank.
(d) Mrs. Linde is Nora's childhood friend.

5. Why doesn't Doctor Rank want Torvald in his sickroom?
(a) Rank is ashamed for Torvald to see him sick.
(b) Rank doesn't want Torvald to know he is dying.
(c) Torvald is afraid of getting ill again.
(d) Torvald hates things that are ugly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nora ask Krogstad to think of, to beg him for mercy?

2. What does Rank say he will send Nora, when he knows he is about to die?

3. What is Mrs. Linde doing while waiting for Krogstad?

4. How does Nora answer, when Torvald asks if she understands what she has done?

5. What does Doctor Rank say he's gained from his "scientific investigation"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe how Nora dances the Tarantella and Torvald's reaction.

2. Why does Krogstad say it would be useless for Nora to kill herself?

3. What does Nora tell Torvald she needs his help to do, in order to keep him distracted?

4. What comparison does Nora seem to be making between her father and Torvald?

5. Describe Torvald's reaction to Nora's wrongdoing.

6. What does Krogstad want most?

7. Why can't Nora ask Doctor Rank for help, after he tells her his feelings?

8. What is Nora's reaction when the maid hands her the card from whoever has arrived at the door?

9. What excuse does Nora make, so she doesn't have to explain the favor she wanted?

10. What is the significance of Nora calling for the lamp?

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