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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. How does Nora answer, when Torvald asks if she understands what she has done?
(a) She says that she never understood.
(b) She says that yes, she is beginning to understand.
(c) She says that she understood from the beginning.
(d) She says that she doesn't know what it means anymore.

2. What simile does Torvald use to describe how he will protect Nora?
(a) He says he will protect her like a wounded deer saved from a hunter's arrow.
(b) He says he will protect her like a hunted dove saved from a hawk's claws.
(c) He says he will protect her like a ground squirrel frightened by a bird of prey's shadow.
(d) He says he will protect her like a baby chick fallen from a nest.

3. What does Mrs. Linde say was her reason for sending Krogstad a harsh break-up letter?
(a) because her husband forced her to
(b) to tell him the bitter truth
(c) to see if he would still chase her
(d) to completely sever their relationship

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

5. What does Torvald blame Nora's behavior on?
(a) Krogstad's wiley enticements
(b) his own inability to control her
(c) her father's lack of principles
(d) Nora's mind going after difficult childbirth

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Torvald call Nora's explanation?

2. What sign tells Mrs. Linde that the Helmers will be returning soon?

3. Would Nora's idea to get the money from Doctor Rank have worked?

4. Why does Nora say she refuses to show him anything else?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Nora calling for the lamp?

2. What is Nora's reaction when the maid hands her the card from whoever has arrived at the door?

3. Why can't Nora ask Doctor Rank for help, after he tells her his feelings?

4. After news of Doctor Rank's impending death, what does Torvald say that he often wishes?

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

6. How does Krogstad respond to Mrs. Linde's offer to be with him?

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

8. What does Nora ask Doctor Rank to do for her, after the maid gives Nora the card?

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

10. Describe Torvald's reaction to receiving the letter with the bond enclosed.

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