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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Mrs. Linde propose to go, after Nora tells her what's happened?
(a) to see Doctor Rank
(b) to see Krogstad
(c) to the bank
(d) to see Torvald

2. What does Nora pretend was Rank's father's sin?
(a) being too prideful
(b) being a gambler
(c) being too fond of food and drink
(d) being too generous with his money

3. What's the first thing Krogstad suggests Nora is considering?
(a) running away
(b) turning herself over to the police
(c) killing him
(d) stealing the bond

4. What does Torvald do with the bond when he receives it?
(a) He reads it and then burns it with a lighter.
(b) He keeps it to remind him of what Nora has done.
(c) He reads it and tears it up, trampling it on the ground.
(d) He throws it in the stove without looking at it.

5. What does Nora ask Krogstad to think of, to beg him for mercy?
(a) her husband
(b) her reputation
(c) her children
(d) her feelings

6. What happens while Nora is dancing?
(a) Her shawl flies off.
(b) Her shoe breaks.
(c) She trips and falls.
(d) Her hair comes down.

7. What does Doctor Rank want from Helmer?
(a) a cigar
(b) a book
(c) a hat
(d) a nightcap

8. Why does Nora say she refuses to show him anything else?
(a) She says Doctor Rank was naughty.
(b) She says Doctor Rank is making fun of her.
(c) She says she wants the rest of the costume to be a surprise.
(d) She says Doctor Rank is too sick.

9. What does Nora initially tell Torvald is her reason for her wrongdoing?
(a) acting selfishly because she couldn't lose him
(b) loving him above anything else
(c) saving the children from being fatherless and penniless
(d) not knowing what she was doing could be considered wrong

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

11. What reason does Mrs. Linde give Krogstad for her coming to town?
(a) to find a better job
(b) to flee her home life
(c) to be with him
(d) to find a better apartment

12. How much money does Krogstad say he will ask Torvald for?
(a) nothing
(b) 500 pounds
(c) 1,000 pounds
(d) 750 pounds

13. What does Nora put on herself, when Torvald goes in to read the letters?
(a) Mrs. Linde's old coat
(b) her Italian shawl
(c) her heavy cloak
(d) Torvald's domino costume

14. Does Nora want to come home from the dance after the Tarantella?
(a) No, she stays at the dance.
(b) No, but Torvald drags her downstairs.
(c) Yes, she runs home without Torvald.
(d) Yes, she and Torvald leave together.

15. Why doesn't Doctor Rank want Torvald in his sickroom?
(a) Torvald is afraid of getting ill again.
(b) Rank is ashamed for Torvald to see him sick.
(c) Torvald hates things that are ugly.
(d) Rank doesn't want Torvald to know he is dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Doctor Rank think he has to live?

2. What does Mrs. Linde almost forget as she leaves?

3. What name does Torvald call Nora, after reading the letter?

4. What confuses Rank about Nora's behavior?

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

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