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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 Krogstad say he will do with the bond?

2. What does Doctor Rank want from Helmer?

3. What does Mrs. Linde almost forget as she leaves?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What fantasy does Torvald say he has about his wife when he's bringing her home from a party?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Discuss the play's treatment of lies and deception.

1) Nora lies to Torvald about macaroons, about working to pay off a loan, and about borrowing money without his consent. How does Nora view her own deception? Why does she lie?

2) How does Torvald view lying? How does he react to Nora's lies when he discovers them? How does he react to Krogstad's deceitful behavior?

3) How do the characters lie to and deceive themselves? Is the atmosphere of deceit in the Helmer household unhealthy?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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