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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 simile does Torvald use to describe how he will protect Nora?

2. What does Nora put on herself, when Torvald goes in to read the letters?

3. What does Mrs. Linde say was her reason for sending Krogstad a harsh break-up letter?

4. What evidence does Doctor Rank believe supports his jealousy?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Torvald want Nora to do, to "hush up' the incident?

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

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

10. Why does Krogstad say it would be useless for Nora to kill herself?

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

Discuss the self-awareness of the characters.

1) Nora says that she thought she loved Torvald, but she did not. She also says that she thought she knew who Torvald was, but she did not. Why was Nora deceived about her own knowledge and feelings? How much is Nora aware of the true nature of her marriage throughout the play?

2) How much is Torvald aware of his own reasons for making decisions and his own morality? Why does he have a severe reaction to Krogstad's letter, and then explain it away as a fit of anger? What aspects of his own character does Torvald understand or not understand?

Essay Topic 3

Compare Nora and Torvald's systems of values.

1) What do Nora and Torvald value most? What are their priorities?

2) Why do Nora and Torvald each assume that the other has a similar system of values to their own?

3) Why have Nora and Torvald never discussed values and priorities?

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