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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 does Nora tell Torvald about the cards from Doctor Rank?

2. While Tovald is reading the letters, what is Nora thinking of doing?

3. What confuses Rank about Nora's behavior?

4. How does Rank say Nora and Torvald will respond to his death?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe how Nora dances the Tarantella and Torvald's reaction.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 theme of parents' influence on children in the play.

1) How was Nora influenced by her father? Was his influence a good or bad one? Why is Nora so often compared to her father?

2) Why is Torvald concerned about Krogstad's children? Why does he threaten to take the children away from Nora's influence?

3) What are Nora's beliefs about parents' influence on children at the end of the play?

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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