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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. How much money does Krogstad say he will ask Torvald for?

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

3. What is Nora's reaction when Doctor Rank tells her his feelings?

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

5. What has Nora instructed the maid to tell Krogstad?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Torvald play on the piano?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Describe Torvald's reaction to Nora's wrongdoing.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Krogstad's character.

1) How is Krogstad similar to Nora, and how is he different from her?

2) To what extent is Krogstad a villain? Are Krogstad's actions forgivable?

3) Compare Nora's view of Krogstad to Mrs. Linde's view of Krogstad. Why does Mrs. Linde still want a life with Krogstad, after what he's done?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the meaning of money to the characters in the play.

1) Why is money important to Nora? What does money mean to her? Why does she want money, and how does she feel about it? Where does money fit in Nora's hierarchy of priorities?

2) What does money mean to Torvald? Why is he happy to have his new job? In what ways does he expect money to improve his life? Where does money fit in Torvald's hierarchy of priorities?

3) How do Nora and Torvald view borrowing, and why?

4) How does Mrs. Linde view money, and why does she marry her first husband for financial reasons?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the symbolism and metaphor used in the play.

1) Discuss the title of the play and the metaphor of Nora as a doll.

2) Discuss the symbolism of the Christmas tree.

3) Discuss the symbolism of Nora's costume and the tarantella that she dances at the party.

4) Expand your discussion to include other symbols and metaphors throughout the play.

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