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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Master Builder, Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What excuse does Mrs. Alving give for Mr. Alving's behavior?
(a) He had a great joy of living, and life in the small town took its toll on him.
(b) He has a disease, just like Oswald, and did not know what he did.
(c) His love for Mrs. Alving outshone even his moral scruples.
(d) He suffered from depression much of the time.

2. What object did Aunt Julle purchase to impress Hedda?
(a) She purchased a parasol.
(b) She purchased a new hat.
(c) She purchased new shoes.
(d) She purchased an expensive shawl.

3. What excuse does Hedda give about her former relationship with Lovborg?
(a) She claims she was a sheltered young girl curious about the world.
(b) She claims he took complete and unsolicited advantage of her.
(c) She claims her love for Ejlert could not be contained.
(d) She claims her father meant for them to be together.

4. What is Nora's costume for the party?
(a) An English princess.
(b) An American Indian.
(c) A Neapolitan fisher lass.
(d) An Arabian serving maid.

5. Why did the Pastor stay away from Helene and Mr. Alving for so many years?
(a) He was concerned that the trip to the country would be bad for his health.
(b) Mrs. Alving was ill with a contagion and he was afraid to come.
(c) He was concerned Helene's episode as runaway wife would affect his reputation.
(d) Mr. Alving despised him and would not allow him in the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Torvald think loaned Nora the money to go south?

2. What month of the year is it upon Hedda and Jorgen's return?

3. What daily responsibility does Nora have trouble managing, according to Torvald?

4. What does Krogstad want from Torvald?

5. What object(s) does Hedda keep imagining in Lovborg's hair?

(see the answer key)

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