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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Krogstad compare himself to?
(a) a recluse in a cave
(b) a shipwrecked man
(c) a condemned prisoner
(d) a gambler out of money

2. 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 surprise for Doctor Rank.
(d) She says it's a present for the children.

3. What does Helmer find in the lock of the mailbox?
(a) a wire from a brush
(b) a sewing needle
(c) a broken hairpin
(d) a broken key

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

5. What does Nora do with the item of clothing "to punish" Doctor Rank?
(a) She dangles the clothing in front of his eyes.
(b) She hides the clothing from him.
(c) She forces him to take the clothing.
(d) She hits him with the clothing.

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

7. What excuse does Nora give Doctor Rank about who has arrived?
(a) She says it's the boy from the butcher's.
(b) She says it's a Christmas present for Torvald.
(c) She says it's a dress she ordered.
(d) She says it's a new hat for her costume.

8. How long does Krogstad say it's been since he was involved in anything dishonorable?
(a) two years
(b) six months
(c) a year and a half
(d) a year

9. What final doubt does Krogstad have about Mrs. Linde?
(a) He thinks she may be sacrificing herself to save Nora.
(b) He thinks she may be using him to get money.
(c) He thinks she may want to be a mother more than she wants to be a wife.
(d) He thinks she may be using him because she's lonely.

10. Who does Krogstad intend to tell about the bond?
(a) the police
(b) the newspapers
(c) Torvald
(d) the bank officers

11. What are Doctor Rank's feelings towards Nora?
(a) Doctor Rank thinks Nora is stupid.
(b) Doctor Rank thinks Nora is selfish.
(c) Doctor Rank hides his great anger at Nora.
(d) Doctor Rank secretly loves Nora.

12. What sign tells Mrs. Linde that the Helmers will be returning soon?
(a) She sees a light in the upstairs window.
(b) She hears the Tarantella upstairs.
(c) She hears a toast.
(d) She hears the clock strike midnight.

13. How does Krogstad respond to the maid's message?
(a) He storms into the house and goes straight to Torvald's study.
(b) He goes away but keeps returning.
(c) He doesn't believe it and refuses to leave.
(d) He promises to come back with the police.

14. What does Krogstad say he has in his pocket?
(a) the bond
(b) a letter that will clear her of wrongdoing
(c) a letter for Torvald
(d) a confession to his own forgery

15. How does Krogstad come to Nora's house, so that he's not seen?
(a) He comes through a window.
(b) He comes from the floor above.
(c) He waits out on the street.
(d) He comes up the back stairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Torvald do with the bond when he receives it?

2. Why did Nora like talking to the maids when she lived at her father's house?

3. While Tovald is reading the letters, what is Nora thinking of doing?

4. How does Torvald say he will deal with Krogstad's demands?

5. What does Nora pretend was Rank's father's sin?

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