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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Nora points out about the things she's bought?

2. What does Nora ask for at first, when Torvald asks what he should get her?

3. What does Nora say will happen if the loan comes to light?

4. How long ago did Mrs. Linde's husband die?

5. What does Mrs. Linde say her husband left her monetarily?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nora say she wants to tear the fancy-dress costumes into a hundred thousand pieces?

2. What is Krogstad's response when Nora tells him she can't help him?

3. What is Nora's reaction to seeing Mrs. Linde?

4. What does Doctor Rank say about Krogstad's character?

5. What do Torvald's pet names for Nora say about his attitude towards her?

6. What is Nora's reaction to Torvald's example?

7. Why is Torvald looking forward to the Christmas dinner?

8. What does Torvald say an atmosphere of lies does?

9. What is Mrs. Linde's reaction to Krogstad's entrance?

10. What is Nora's attitude towards the law?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Mrs. Linde's character.

1) Is Mrs. Linde truly a friend to Nora? Why does she tell Krogstad not to intercept his letter before Torvald can read it?

2) What has Mrs. Linde learned from her background? How is her view of life and marriage different from Nora's?

3) Compare Mrs. Linde's proposed relationship with Krogstad with Nora's relationship with Torvald.

Essay Topic 2

Torvald does not want to be seen as weak by others, and his pride often dictates his actions. Discuss Torvald's pride.

1) Discuss how Torvald's pride is at the root of his firing Krogstad. How is pride a factor in Torvald actually delivering the letter of dismissal against Nora's wishes?

2) How does Torvald's pride contribute to the way he treats his wife? How much does Torvald's pride contribute to Nora lying to him? How does it contribute to his reactions to Krogstad's letters?

3) How does Torvald's pride affect his attitude toward money and toward his job?

Essay Topic 3

In the play, the characters are often self-interested and even self-absorbed. Discuss selfishness in the play.

1) In what ways is Nora self-centered and self-absorbed? How does she view other people's problems? How does she view her own problems and priorities?

2) In what ways is Torvald self-centered and self-absorbed? How does he respond to Krogstad's letter when he thinks it will ruin him? Who is he most concerned about and why? Why does he feel the need to impose his own views on his wife?

3) In what ways are other characters, like Doctor Rank, Mrs. Linde, and Krogstad, self-centered? How does self-interest shape society?

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