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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How are the children feeling on Christmas Day?
(a) ill with worry over the "stranger man"
(b) thrilled and distracted with their Christmas presents
(c) so tired that they cannot play with their presents
(d) upset because their mother isn't with them

4. What is Nora's attitude toward the porter who helps her with her purchases?
(a) pitying
(b) angry
(c) generous
(d) condescending

5. When Nora first comes home, what does she ask her maid Helen to hide?
(a) gifts for the children
(b) a gift for Torvald
(c) a Christmas tree
(d) her macaroons

6. Why does Nora believe what she did was not a crime?
(a) Her father died soon after, anyway.
(b) Her motive was to save her husband's life.
(c) No one can prove the signature was forged.
(d) Krogstad is a criminal.

7. Who did Krogstad see walking with Torvald?
(a) Doctor Rank
(b) Mrs. Linde
(c) a complete stranger
(d) Helen

8. Who does Torvald compare Nora to?
(a) himself
(b) a bank manager
(c) her father
(d) her mother

9. What is the first thing Nora points out about the things she's bought?
(a) They were expensive.
(b) They are good quality.
(c) They are low quality.
(d) They were cheap.

10. Where does Torvald believe Nora got Christmas presents the last year?
(a) She bought them at a cheap store.
(b) She made them herself.
(c) She had the children make presents.
(d) She bought them at an expensive store.

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

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

13. How often does Doctor Rank visit?
(a) every month
(b) twice a week
(c) weekly
(d) daily

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

15. How long ago did Mrs. Linde's husband die?
(a) five years
(b) three years
(c) one month
(d) one year

Short Answer Questions

1. What lie does Nora tell Torvald?

2. What does Nora think Krogstad is threatening her with?

3. Where does Nora initially tell Mrs. Linde she got the money for the trip?

4. Besides her children and husband, who else does Nora buy gifts for?

5. How many children does Mrs. Linde have?

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