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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 did Mrs. Linde marry her husband?

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

3. How long has Krogstad known Torvald?

4. What does Nora ask for at first, when Torvald asks what he should get her?

5. Why did Torvald leave his office when he married Nora?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Nora's reaction to seeing Mrs. Linde?

2. Why doesn't Nora talk to Torvald about her old friends?

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

4. Why is Torvald looking forward to the Christmas dinner?

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

6. What is Nora's attitude toward Torvald's rules?

7. What does Torvald say an atmosphere of lies does?

8. What does Mrs. Linde hope Nora can do for her?

9. What is the significance of Nora mentioning the first of the month to Krogstad?

10. Why does Mrs. Linde think Torvald might still be ill?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Torvald does not want to be seen as weak by others, and his pride often dictates his actions. Discuss Torvald's pride.

1) Discuss how Torvald's pride is at the root of his firing Krogstad. How is pride a factor in Torvald actually delivering the letter of dismissal against Nora's wishes?

2) How does Torvald's pride contribute to the way he treats his wife? How much does Torvald's pride contribute to Nora lying to him? How does it contribute to his reactions to Krogstad's letters?

3) How does Torvald's pride affect his attitude toward money and toward his job?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

In the play, the characters are often self-interested and even self-absorbed. Discuss selfishness in the play.

1) In what ways is Nora self-centered and self-absorbed? How does she view other people's problems? How does she view her own problems and priorities?

2) In what ways is Torvald self-centered and self-absorbed? How does he respond to Krogstad's letter when he thinks it will ruin him? Who is he most concerned about and why? Why does he feel the need to impose his own views on his wife?

3) In what ways are other characters, like Doctor Rank, Mrs. Linde, and Krogstad, self-centered? How does self-interest shape society?

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