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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. Why does Mrs. Linde want to meet Krogstad at Nora's house?
(a) so Torvald will be nearby
(b) so he doesn't know where she lives
(c) to have privacy
(d) so Nora will be nearby

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

3. What evidence does Doctor Rank believe supports his jealousy?
(a) Mrs. Linde was critical of Doctor Rank.
(b) Mrs. Linde is in the house as he's speaking.
(c) Mrs. Linde is Nora's childhood friend.
(d) Mrs. Linde has gotten a job at the bank.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Doctor Rank want from Helmer?

2. Who does Krogstad intend to tell about the bond?

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

4. What reason does Nora give the maid to keep Krogstad's visit secret?

5. What does Mrs. Linde say she has faith in about Krogstad?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Torvald's reaction to the news of Doctor Rank's impending death.

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

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

4. What is Mrs. Linde's reaction when Krogstad offers to ask Torvald for his letter back?

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

6. How does Torvald respond to Nora's suggestion that she will soon be "out of the way"?

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

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

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

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

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