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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 Doctor Rank offer to do?

2. What does Krogstad say he has in his pocket?

3. How does Nora answer, when Torvald asks if she understands what she has done?

4. What reason does Mrs. Linde give Krogstad for her coming to town?

5. How long does Krogstad say it's been since he was involved in anything dishonorable?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Torvald play on the piano?

4. Describe Rank's ideas of costumes for himself and Nora at the next fancy dress ball.

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

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

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

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

9. What comparison does Nora seem to be making between her father and Torvald?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how the author builds tension in the play.

1) How does the author use foreshadowing to hint at events to come in the play?

2) How do the lies and deceptions in the play contribute to its tension?

3) What is the audience afraid will happen in the play?

4) How does the author use Krogstad's letter in the letterbox to generate tension in the last act of the play, and what other devices does the author use in the play to create tension?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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