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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. Who pursues Krogstad in an attempt to help Nora?

2. What does Nora tell Dr. Rank is her "big secret"?

3. Who does Dr. Rank want Nora to prevent from visiting him in his final illness?

4. What is Nora carrying as she enters Act 1?

5. What is Torvald unwilling to sacrifice, but Nora claims that thousands of women have to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Regine do when she learns how closely related she and Oswald are?

2. What was Mrs. Alving's marriage to the Captain really like, despite Pastor Mander's perceptions?

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

4. What does Mrs. Alving hope to gain from opening the orphanage?

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

6. Why did Mrs. Alving keep Captain Alving's life of debauchery a secret?

7. How is Nora afraid that her lies will affect the household?

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

9. What did Johanna tell Engstrand about her "situation"?

10. How does Torvald react when Krogstad returns the IOU?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In A DOLL'S HOUSE, Ibsen makes ample use of foreshadowing. Cite at least three of these examples and explain the significance to the plot, characters, and play. Be sure to include correctly cited quotations to enhance your points.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Solness' death in THE MASTER BUILDER. Is his death the will of God? The foolish accident of a young man trying to impress a girl? Does he commit suicide, unable to atone for or reconcile with his many selfish, cruel choices? What role does Hilde play in Solness' death? What role does Aline play in Solness' death?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Mrs. Linde of A DOLL'S HOUSE and Mrs. Elvsted of HEDDA GABLER. How are these characters similar? How are they different?Do they play similar roles in the development of the action of their respective plays? How do they each relate to the main characters of their plays, namely Nora and Hedda? What role do Mrs. Linde and Mrs. Elvsted fulfill thematically?

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