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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom did Mrs. Alving run when her married life became unbearable?
(a) She went to Pastor Manders.
(b) She went to Engstrand.
(c) She went to her mother.
(d) She went to Oswald.

2. Who actually loaned Nora the money?
(a) Kristine.
(b) Krogstad.
(c) Her father.
(d) Dr. Rank.

3. What is Engstrand's business idea?
(a) He wants to open a seafood restaurant.
(b) He wants to build a city park.
(c) He wants to build an orphanage.
(d) He wants to open a hotel for seamen.

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

5. What card does Torvald receive from Dr. Rank?
(a) He receives a birthday invitation for the next week.
(b) He receives a wedding invitation with a red heart.
(c) He receives a congratulations for the new baby.
(d) He receives a calling card with a black cross.

6. Why did Engstrand claim Regine as his own child?
(a) He was paid very well to keep her real father a secret.
(b) He was fooled by his wife and has no idea he is not Regine's real father.
(c) He felt sorry for the unborn baby and took the blame on himself.
(d) He desperately wanted a child and circumstances worked in his favor.

7. What favor does Krogstad ask of Nora?
(a) He asks her to mend his coat for him.
(b) He asks her to help him keep his job at the bank.
(c) He asks her to watch his children for the evening.
(d) He asks her to put in a good word with Mrs. Linde.

8. Who pursues Krogstad in an attempt to help Nora?
(a) Dr. Rank.
(b) Helene.
(c) Mrs. Linde.
(d) Torvald.

9. What is Oswald's plan once his illness incapacitates him?
(a) He plans to commit himself fully to prayer.
(b) He plans to marry Regine and profligate the family.
(c) He plans to paint as much as he can.
(d) He plans to kill himself with morphine pills.

10. How did Nora actually get the money?
(a) She earned it at waitressing.
(b) She won it at the lottery.
(c) She stole it.
(d) She borrowed it.

11. Why does Nora leave Torvald?
(a) She must learn to stand on her own two feet.
(b) She is tired of him and wants to live somewhere else.
(c) She is tired of his constant mistresses.
(d) She is in love with Dr. Rank.

12. Who does Dr. Rank think will replace him in the Helmer house?
(a) Krogstad.
(b) Hedda Gabler.
(c) Helene.
(d) Mrs. Linde.

13. What does Krogstad send back to Torvald?
(a) He sends back Dr. Rank's card.
(b) He sends back Nora's IOU.
(c) He sends back the money Nora paid him.
(d) He sends back his notice.

14. What disease does Dr. Rank have?
(a) Tuberculosis of the spine.
(b) Cancer of the bones.
(c) Muscular Sclerosis.
(d) Step throat.

15. What letter does Torvald ask Helene to mail?
(a) A letter to Torvald's mother.
(b) A letter containing Krogstad's notice.
(c) A letter containing Dr. Rank's will.
(d) A letter containing Nora's forgery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the Pastor stay away from Helene and Mr. Alving for so many years?

2. What crime does Krogstad reveal Nora has committed?

3. What disease is Oswald probably suffering from?

4. What is Nora's reputation among her friends and family?

5. What ultimatum does Mrs. Alving want to give Oswald?

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