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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Torvald give to the maid after his conversation with Nora about Krogstad?
(a) a letter firing Krogstad
(b) a present to wrap for Nora
(c) Nora's present, to be stored away until she recants
(d) a message for the police about Krogstad

2. How does Torvald say he felt when Nora was busy for three weeks?
(a) He was sad to be away from her.
(b) He was relieved to not have to worry about what she was doing.
(c) Things were dull without her.
(d) Things were calm and relaxing without her.

3. What does Nora ask the maid to bring to her after Krogstad has left?
(a) the Christmas tree
(b) a book from Torvald's study
(c) a glass of whiskey
(d) a cup of tea

4. Which of the following does Torvald NOT call Nora?
(a) little kitten
(b) little squirrel
(c) little spendthrift
(d) little lark

5. How long has Krogstad known Torvald?
(a) since their student days
(b) since Torvald became involved in the bank
(c) for six months
(d) for a year and a half

6. Who has Mrs. Linde had to support?
(a) her grandmother and two nephews
(b) her mother, brother, and sister
(c) her mother and aunt
(d) her mother and two younger brothers

7. Why does Krogstad want his job at the bank?
(a) He needs a job as cover, so he's not suspected of moneylending.
(b) He wants to be in a position to embezzle money.
(c) He wants to show Mrs. Linde that he has a decent job.
(d) He wants a respectable job to redeem himself.

8. What was Torvald's previous profession?
(a) accountant
(b) store manager
(c) stock broker
(d) lawyer

9. What does Nora say will happen if the loan comes to light?
(a) Torvald will leave her.
(b) Torvald will never trust her again.
(c) Torvald and her will be destitute.
(d) Torvald will pay off the loan.

10. Why doesn't the nurse want Nora to go out?
(a) Torvald wanted Nora to be in when he returned.
(b) It's cold, and she thinks Nora may get ill.
(c) The children want their mother's attention.
(d) There's too much work to do around the house.

11. Did Nora write to Mrs. Linde when her husband died?
(a) No, Nora never thought to write.
(b) Yes, Nora wrote her right away.
(c) Yes, but Nora put it off and wrote her months later.
(d) No, but Nora meant to write.

12. What is Torvald's attitude toward borrowing money?
(a) Torvald is against any borrowing whatsoever.
(b) Torvald believes you should only borrow money if you know you can pay it back quickly.
(c) Torvald believes you should only borrow money in a true emergency.
(d) Torvald believes in borrowing money whenever you need it.

13. What does Nora threaten to throw Krogstad out of the house for?
(a) He slaps her.
(b) He threatens the children.
(c) He speaks slightingly of her husband.
(d) He attempts to take advantage of her.

14. What does Nora ask for at first, when Torvald asks what he should get her?
(a) nothing
(b) a new pot
(c) an expensive bracelet
(d) a new dress

15. What does the nurse say is wrong with the costumes?
(a) They need repair.
(b) They are the wrong sizes.
(c) They are out of fashion.
(d) They are dusty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made Torvald ill?

2. What is Nora's relationship with her children's nurse?

3. How does Mrs. Linde feel about her husband?

4. What does Nora do when Krogstad confronts her about the fake signature?

5. What does Torvald believe happened to last year's presents?

(see the answer keys)

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