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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. Why did Engstrand claim Regine as his own child?
(a) He was fooled by his wife and has no idea he is not Regine's real father.
(b) He desperately wanted a child and circumstances worked in his favor.
(c) He was paid very well to keep her real father a secret.
(d) He felt sorry for the unborn baby and took the blame on himself.

2. What name has Oswald given himself?
(a) Mr. Alving.
(b) The Second Coming.
(c) The Prodigal Sun.
(d) The Venus di Milo.

3. Why does Torvald whisk Nora away so quickly after the dance?
(a) He is awed by her performance and wants to have his way with her.
(b) He is confused by her mistakes and is taking her away to chastise her.
(c) He does not want to spoil the effect of her performance by letting her loiter.
(d) He is upset with her performance and plans to berate her in private.

4. Why is the Pastor hesitant about getting the orphanage insured?
(a) He is worried about the cost of insurance.
(b) He is worried that the orphans will not be able to pay.
(c) He is worried about what people in the area will think.
(d) He is worried about all the work he would have to do.

5. What does Kristine propose between she and Krogstad?
(a) She proposes they never speak again.
(b) She proposes they steal the Helmer's things.
(c) She proposes they join forces.
(d) She proposes they both work at the bank together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Krogstad want from Torvald?

2. What is Engstrand's business idea?

3. To what animal does Torvald often compare Nora?

4. What does Nora hint at at the end of Act 2?

5. What disease is Oswald probably suffering from?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problems does Pastor Manders have with Oswald's perception of marriage?

2. What does Nora outwardly hope for at the end of Act 2, and what does she inwardly fear?

3. How does Torvald react to Krogstad's first letter?

4. Who goaded Mrs. Alving into her free-thinking ways?

5. When is the first instance that Mrs. Alving sees "ghosts"?

6. What is Oswald's first inkling that perhaps his father was not as virtuous as he thought?

7. Why doesn't Dr. Rank want Torvald to visit him in his illness?

8. Why does Krogstad agree to withdraw his letter to Torvald?

9. What is the only way Torvald could possibly accept Krogstad again?

10. How is Nora's transformation symbolized in her costume?

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