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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 been doing some sewing for Nora.
(c) She says she's waiting to see Nora's dress.
(d) She says she wants to loan Nora a book.

2. How long does Doctor Rank think he has to live?
(a) one month
(b) five years
(c) six months
(d) one year

3. What does Rank say he will send Nora, when he knows he is about to die?
(a) a card with a black angel
(b) a card with a black star
(c) a card with a black cross
(d) a card with a black border

4. What final doubt does Krogstad have about Mrs. Linde?
(a) He thinks she may be using him because she's lonely.
(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 sacrificing herself to save Nora.

5. What does Torvald say about Mrs. Linde after she leaves?
(a) that she's a bore
(b) that he doesn't trust her
(c) that she's pushy
(d) that he admires her

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What excuse does Nora give Doctor Rank about who has arrived?

3. What does Nora tell Torvald about the cards from Doctor Rank?

4. What's the first thing Krogstad suggests Nora is considering?

5. How does Krogstad come to Nora's house, so that he's not seen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nora tell Torvald she needs his help to do, in order to keep him distracted?

2. Why does Krogstad say it would be useless for Nora to kill herself?

3. Why does Nora confess what's happened to Mrs. Linde?

4. What does Torvald want Nora to do, to "hush up' the incident?

5. How does Mrs. Linde respond to Krogstad's suggestion that she should give up her post at the bank for his benefit?

6. Describe Rank's ideas of costumes for himself and Nora at the next fancy dress ball.

7. Why does Helmer say he prefers embroidery to knitting?

8. What fantasy does Torvald say he has about his wife when he's bringing her home from a party?

9. What excuse does Nora make, so she doesn't have to explain the favor she wanted?

10. What comparison does Nora seem to be making between her father and Torvald?

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