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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 item of clothing does Nora show Doctor Rank from her box?
(a) a garter
(b) silk stockings
(c) a silk scarf
(d) lace gloves

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

3. How does Nora answer, when Torvald asks if she understands what she has done?
(a) She says that she understood from the beginning.
(b) She says that she doesn't know what it means anymore.
(c) She says that yes, she is beginning to understand.
(d) She says that she never understood.

4. What does Mrs. Linde say she has faith in about Krogstad?
(a) his weakness
(b) his character
(c) his love
(d) his innocence

5. How does Rank say Nora and Torvald will respond to his death?
(a) He says they will soon forget him.
(b) He says they will be sad for three seasons.
(c) He says they will mourn for a long time.
(d) He says they will dance on his grave.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Mrs. Linde give for being at the Helmers' apartment?

2. Would Nora's idea to get the money from Doctor Rank have worked?

3. What does Nora ask Krogstad to think of, to beg him for mercy?

4. What does Rank say he will send Nora, when he knows he is about to die?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Krogstad want most?

2. What does Nora ask Doctor Rank to do for her, after the maid gives Nora the card?

3. What is Nora's reaction when the maid hands her the card from whoever has arrived at the door?

4. What fantasy does Torvald say he has about his wife when he's bringing her home from a party?

5. Describe Torvald's reaction to Nora's wrongdoing.

6. Why does Helmer say he prefers embroidery to knitting?

7. What does Torvald play on the piano?

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

9. Why can't Nora ask Doctor Rank for help, after he tells her his feelings?

10. Why does Nora confess what's happened to Mrs. Linde?

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