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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to the nurse's own daughter?
(a) The nurse's daughter died during childbirth.
(b) The nurse's daughter died during childhood.
(c) The nurse's daughter was raised by its grandparents.
(d) The nurse gave her daughter up for adoption.

2. What is Torvald's real reason for wanting to fire Krogstad?
(a) He believes Krogstad is immoral.
(b) Krogstad is too familiar and friendly with him in public.
(c) Krogstad has slovenly habits and is tardy to work.
(d) Krogstad knows a secret about Torvald's past.

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

4. For Nora, what will having "heaps and heaps of money" mean?
(a) freedom to start a business
(b) fur coats and jewels
(c) no anxiety
(d) more troubles

5. How did Mrs. Linde travel to the area?
(a) by train
(b) by steamer
(c) by carriage
(d) on foot

6. How does Nora check if her husband is in?
(a) She goes to look for him.
(b) She checks if his key is in the hall.
(c) She listens at the study door.
(d) She looks for his coat.

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

8. Why did Torvald leave his office when he married Nora?
(a) Torvald objected to the way the firm was run.
(b) Torvald wanted more free time.
(c) Nora hated his job and wanted him to leave it.
(d) Torvald needed the possibility of advancement.

9. What is Torvald carrying when he exits the study?
(a) a pen
(b) a gift for Nora
(c) a business letter
(d) a Christmas ornament

10. How many children does Nora have?
(a) four
(b) one
(c) three
(d) two

11. What idea does Mrs. Linde inadvertently put into Nora's head?
(a) to claim Krogstad took unfair advantage of her
(b) to ask Doctor Rank to help her pay off her debt
(c) to ask Doctor Rank to take responsibility for the false signature
(d) to steal the incriminating paper from Krogstad

12. Does Nora recognize Mrs. Linde?
(a) No, but Nora used to know Mrs. Linde.
(b) No, Nora never met Mrs. Linde before.
(c) Yes, but it takes a moment for Nora to recognize her.
(d) Yes, Nora recognizes her right away.

13. What does Torvald like about his new job?
(a) He likes that he won't need to work hard.
(b) He likes that he'll gain political power.
(c) He likes the prestige of his new position.
(d) He likes the financial security.

14. Besides her children and husband, who else does Nora buy gifts for?
(a) the neighbors
(b) the maids
(c) the dogs
(d) herself

15. How does Krogstad know the second signature is faked?
(a) The signature is in the wrong kind of ink.
(b) Nora wouldn't have had time to get the document signed.
(c) The signature is dated three days after Nora's father's death.
(d) The signature is clearly Nora's handwriting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Torvald's attitude toward borrowing money?

2. What is Nora's attitude toward the porter who helps her with her purchases?

3. Who has Mrs. Linde had to support?

4. What does Nora want Mrs. Linde's help with?

5. Why isn't Nora worried about Krogstad?

(see the answer keys)

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