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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can many of the artists abroad not afford, according to Oswald?
(a) They cannot afford to get married.
(b) They cannot afford pipes.
(c) They cannot afford to purchase houses.
(d) They cannot afford new clothes.

2. Why has Kristine come to seek work?
(a) She needs extra money for a business venture.
(b) She misses Nora because they were best friends.
(c) She is tired of her career and wants to try something new.
(d) She is a widow and has nowhere else to turn.

3. Who does Torvald blame for Nora's fall from grace?
(a) He blames her father.
(b) He blames Dr. Rank.
(c) He blames Mrs. Linde.
(d) He blames Krogstad.

4. When they were younger, what was the relationship between Torvald and Krogstad?
(a) They were brothers.
(b) They were strangers.
(c) They were enemies.
(d) They were friends.

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

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

7. Who took care of Nora as a child?
(a) Torvald.
(b) Nora's father.
(c) Nora's mother.
(d) Anne Marie.

8. What does Oswald ask for at the end of the play?
(a) He asks for the sun.
(b) He asks for the moon.
(c) He asks for Regine.
(d) He asks for a drink.

9. What name has Oswald given himself?
(a) The Prodigal Sun.
(b) The Venus di Milo.
(c) The Second Coming.
(d) Mr. Alving.

10. Why did Kristine end her relationship with Krogstad?
(a) She only wanted his money and once she had it she was gone.
(b) She was not attracted to him and did not love him.
(c) She was jealous of his promiscuous ways.
(d) She needed money to care for her mother and brothers.

11. 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 preserving their public appearance.
(d) He is concerned about saving her clothing for his next wife.

12. What suggestion does Torvald give Mrs. Linde?
(a) He suggests she fix her hair in a more attractive way, like Nora's hair.
(b) He suggests she end her relationship with Krogstad.
(c) He suggests she take up embroidery instead of knitting.
(d) He suggests she end her relationship with Nora.

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

14. Why does Pastor Manders support Regine going back with Engstrand?
(a) He believes Engstrand needs a guiding hand and Regine could help him.
(b) He dislikes Regine and knows it would make her miserable.
(c) He has his eye on her position in Mrs. Alving's home.
(d) He is in love with her and must separate them from each other.

15. Why is the Pastor hesitant about getting the orphanage insured?
(a) He is worried about the cost of insurance.
(b) He is worried about what people in the area will think.
(c) He is worried about all the work he would have to do.
(d) He is worried that the orphans will not be able to pay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kristine propose between she and Krogstad?

2. What favor does Krogstad ask of Nora?

3. What is the significance of the orphanage's unveiling ceremony?

4. Who does Dr. Rank think will replace him in the Helmer house?

5. What feelings does Dr. Rank confess to Nora?

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