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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Master Builder, Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Torvald whisk Nora away so quickly after the dance?
(a) He is upset with her performance and plans to berate her in private.
(b) He is confused by her mistakes and is taking her away to chastise her.
(c) He does not want to spoil the effect of her performance by letting her loiter.
(d) He is awed by her performance and wants to have his way with her.

2. What is Torvald concerned about saving from their relationship?
(a) He is concerned about saving Dr. Rank from her treachery.
(b) He is concerned about saving his sanity.
(c) He is concerned about saving her clothing for his next wife.
(d) He is concerned about preserving their public appearance.

3. Who does Torvald think loaned Nora the money to go south?
(a) Dr. Rank.
(b) Kristine.
(c) Her father.
(d) Mr. Krogstad.

4. What trait in herself does Mrs. Alving regret?
(a) She feels she has been too altruistic.
(b) She feels she has been selfish and controlling.
(c) She feels she has been completely immoral.
(d) She feels she has been a coward.

5. Whom does Hedda "playfully" shoot at?
(a) Ejlert Lovborg.
(b) Tesman.
(c) Mrs. Elvsted.
(d) Mr. Brack.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Nora carrying as she enters Act 1?

2. What possession of Hedda's does she want to keep, despite the fact that it doesn't match their home?

3. What card does Torvald receive from Dr. Rank?

4. What does Dr. Rank plan to send to Nora to alert her of his final descent?

5. Why won't Hedda go with Tesman to Aunt Julle's?

(see the answer key)

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