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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. What does Nora tell Torvald about the cards from Doctor Rank?
(a) They are a joke from Doctor Rank.
(b) She doesn't know what they mean.
(c) They mean Doctor Rank is no longer their friend.
(d) They mean Doctor Rank is dying.

2. What does Nora pretend was Rank's father's sin?
(a) being too generous with his money
(b) being too fond of food and drink
(c) being a gambler
(d) being too prideful

3. What reason does Nora give the maid to keep Krogstad's visit secret?
(a) She says it's none of the maid's business.
(b) She says it's a surprise for her husband.
(c) She says it's a present for the children.
(d) She says it's a surprise for Doctor Rank.

4. How much money does Krogstad say he will ask Torvald for?
(a) 1,000 pounds
(b) 750 pounds
(c) 500 pounds
(d) nothing

5. What does Krogstad think of Mrs. Linde?
(a) that she is plotting and manipulative
(b) that she is heartless
(c) that she is generous and kind
(d) that she is too good for him

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Doctor Rank say he's gained from his "scientific investigation"?

2. What does Nora say will happen when she's "out of the way"?

3. What are Krogstad and Nora talking about, that both considered but neither had the courage for?

4. What is Mrs. Linde doing while waiting for Krogstad?

5. What sign tells Mrs. Linde that the Helmers will be returning soon?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Torvald want Nora to do, to "hush up' the incident?

2. Describe Rank's ideas of costumes for himself and Nora at the next fancy dress ball.

3. How does Torvald respond to Nora's suggestion that she will soon be "out of the way"?

4. What is Mrs. Linde's reaction when Krogstad offers to ask Torvald for his letter back?

5. After news of Doctor Rank's impending death, what does Torvald say that he often wishes?

6. How does Krogstad respond to Mrs. Linde's offer to be with him?

7. What does Torvald play on the piano?

8. Describe how Nora dances the Tarantella and Torvald's reaction.

9. Describe Torvald's reaction to the news of Doctor Rank's impending death.

10. What comparison does Nora seem to be making between her father and Torvald?

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