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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Torvald not want to spend money?

2. How does Torvald say he felt when Nora was busy for three weeks?

3. How does Torvald describe Nora's spending?

4. Which of the following does Torvald NOT call Nora?

5. How many children does Nora have?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nora say she wants to tear the fancy-dress costumes into a hundred thousand pieces?

2. What is Mrs. Linde's reaction to Krogstad's entrance?

3. What is Nora's attitude towards the law?

4. Why does Torvald ask Nora to name a "reasonable" present?

5. What example does Torvald give Nora, to try and show her why borrowing is bad?

6. Why is Torvald reluctant to give Nora money for Christmas?

7. What is Nora's reaction to Torvald's example?

8. What does Doctor Rank say about Krogstad's character?

9. What is Nora's reaction to Krogstad's entrance?

10. Why does Nora confess to Mrs. Linde that her father didn't give her the money for the trip that saved Torvald's life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Krogstad's character.

1) How is Krogstad similar to Nora, and how is he different from her?

2) To what extent is Krogstad a villain? Are Krogstad's actions forgivable?

3) Compare Nora's view of Krogstad to Mrs. Linde's view of Krogstad. Why does Mrs. Linde still want a life with Krogstad, after what he's done?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the play's treatment of lies and deception.

1) Nora lies to Torvald about macaroons, about working to pay off a loan, and about borrowing money without his consent. How does Nora view her own deception? Why does she lie?

2) How does Torvald view lying? How does he react to Nora's lies when he discovers them? How does he react to Krogstad's deceitful behavior?

3) How do the characters lie to and deceive themselves? Is the atmosphere of deceit in the Helmer household unhealthy?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the self-awareness of the characters.

1) Nora says that she thought she loved Torvald, but she did not. She also says that she thought she knew who Torvald was, but she did not. Why was Nora deceived about her own knowledge and feelings? How much is Nora aware of the true nature of her marriage throughout the play?

2) How much is Torvald aware of his own reasons for making decisions and his own morality? Why does he have a severe reaction to Krogstad's letter, and then explain it away as a fit of anger? What aspects of his own character does Torvald understand or not understand?

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