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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How was Nora's dance received by the guests at the party?
(a) The guests were angered and asked her to leave.
(b) The guests were offended and started to leave.
(c) The guests enjoyed her dance.
(d) The guests were embarrassed by her dance.

3. Where does Krogstad put the document he's brought?
(a) in the fire
(b) on the table
(c) in the letter box
(d) in his billfold

4. What reason does Nora give the maid to keep Krogstad's visit secret?
(a) She says it's a surprise for Doctor Rank.
(b) She says it's a surprise for her husband.
(c) She says it's a present for the children.
(d) She says it's none of the maid's business.

5. What name does Torvald call Nora, after reading the letter?
(a) miserable creature
(b) little lark
(c) monstrous crow
(d) little squirrel

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

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

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

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

10. 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.

11. What are Krogstad and Nora talking about, that both considered but neither had the courage for?
(a) confessing to their wrongdoing
(b) murder
(c) running away
(d) suicide

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

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

14. What reason does Mrs. Linde give for being at the Helmers' apartment?
(a) She says she forgot a purse last time she visited.
(b) She says she's waiting to see Nora's dress.
(c) She says she's been doing some sewing for Nora.
(d) She says she wants to loan Nora a book.

15. What item of clothing does Nora show Doctor Rank from her box?
(a) lace gloves
(b) a silk scarf
(c) a garter
(d) silk stockings

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nora say, when Torvald asks if she knows what's in the letter?

2. What does Doctor Rank offer to do?

3. Why does Mrs. Linde want to meet Krogstad at Nora's house?

4. What does Nora tell Torvald to do, after they've discussed Doctor Rank's impending death?

5. What does Mrs. Linde tell Nora to do?

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