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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Oswald think will happen to any attempted memorial of his father?
(a) He thinks the plans will be flooded, like the orphanage.
(b) He thinks the memorial will be exalted by the community.
(c) He thinks the plans will never come to fruition.
(d) He thinks the memorial will burn.

3. What does Helmer think is wrong with Nora's tarentella?
(a) He thinks the steps are wrong.
(b) He thinks it is not graceful.
(c) He thinks it is too tame.
(d) He thinks it is too wild.

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

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

6. What daily responsibility does Nora have trouble managing, according to Torvald?
(a) She cannot manage the children.
(b) She cannot manage the kitchen.
(c) She cannot manage the horses.
(d) She cannot manage money.

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

8. What is the significance of the orphanage's unveiling ceremony?
(a) It is the tenth anniversary of Oswald's death.
(b) It is Mr. Alving's birthday.
(c) It is Mrs. Alving's birthday.
(d) It is the tenth anniversary of Mr. Alving's death.

9. 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.

10. What does Kristine propose between she and Krogstad?
(a) She proposes they both work at the bank together.
(b) She proposes they join forces.
(c) She proposes they never speak again.
(d) She proposes they steal the Helmer's things.

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

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

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

14. What excuse does Mrs. Linde give for being at the Helmers' residence?
(a) She was meeting with Krogstad.
(b) She wants to take care of the children instead of Helene.
(c) She wants to see Nora in her costume.
(d) She wants to see Dr. Rank.

15. What is Nora's reputation among her friends and family?
(a) A serious-minded scholar.
(b) A frivolous, silly woman.
(c) A weepy, brittle sensitive.
(d) A catty, cruel witch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What costumes does Dr. Rank suggest for himself and Nora at the next party?

2. Who does Torvald blame for Nora's fall from grace?

3. What does Krogstad send back to Torvald?

4. Where does Regine plan to go instead of staying in the Alvings' house?

5. What does Torvald discover in the lock of the mailbox?

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