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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Torvald unwilling to sacrifice, but Nora claims that thousands of women have to?
(a) He is unwilling to sacrifice his house.
(b) He is unwilling to sacrifice his money.
(c) He is unwilling to sacrifice his reputation.
(d) He is unwilling to sacrifice his honor.

3. Why did the orphanage burn down?
(a) Engstrand was careless with a cigarette.
(b) Regine burned it down on purpose
(c) Pastor Manders was careless with a candle.
(d) Oswald was careless with his pipe tobacco.

4. What does Krogstad want from Torvald?
(a) He wants Nora to come with him and be his wife.
(b) He wants Torvald to work for him.
(c) He wants a new, more important job at the bank.
(d) He wants his money back with interest.

5. Why did the Pastor stay away from Helene and Mr. Alving for so many years?
(a) He was concerned that the trip to the country would be bad for his health.
(b) Mrs. Alving was ill with a contagion and he was afraid to come.
(c) He was concerned Helene's episode as runaway wife would affect his reputation.
(d) Mr. Alving despised him and would not allow him in the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has witnessed the Pastor's transgression?

2. Why has Dr. Rank allowed himself such a merry evening?

3. Who actually loaned Nora the money?

4. What is Engstrand's business idea?

5. What does Nora tell Dr. Rank is her "big secret"?

Short Essay Questions

1. When is the first instance that Mrs. Alving sees "ghosts"?

2. How will Dr. Rank notify Nora that he is in the final stage of his illness?

3. To whom does Nora feel her duty is owed?

4. How is Nora afraid that her lies will affect the household?

5. Why does Nora decline asking her favor from Dr. Rank?

6. How is Nora's dance costume symbolic of her life and marriage?

7. Why doesn't the Pastor want Mrs. Alving to insure the orphanage?

8. Why does Mrs. Linde volunteer to approach Krogstad?

9. What does Mrs. Alving hope to gain from opening the orphanage?

10. What problems does Pastor Manders have with Oswald's perception of marriage?

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