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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. 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 burn.
(c) He thinks the memorial will be exalted by the community.
(d) He thinks the plans will never come to fruition.

2. 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) Mr. Alving despised him and would not allow him in the house.
(c) Mrs. Alving was ill with a contagion and he was afraid to come.
(d) He was concerned Helene's episode as runaway wife would affect his reputation.

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

4. What does Dr. Rank plan to send to Nora to alert her of his final descent?
(a) He will send his visiting card with a black cross on it.
(b) He will send her a single rose.
(c) He will send her a detailed note.
(d) He will send his visiting card with a scull and crossbones on it.

5. What dance does Nora learn in Capri?
(a) The tarentella.
(b) The flamenco.
(c) The waltz.
(d) The salsa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the orphanage at the end of Act 2?

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

3. What does Krogstad send back to Torvald?

4. To what animal does Torvald often compare Nora?

5. What does Oswald feel he has to make up to Regine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Johanna tell Engstrand about her "situation"?

2. What is the difference in opinion between Torvald and Nora about borrowing money?

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

4. What secret does Nora confess to Mrs. Linde about her and Torvald's trip to Italy?

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

6. What has Torvald refused to sacrifice for Nora?

7. Why does Krogstad agree to withdraw his letter to Torvald?

8. Why did Mrs. Alving keep Captain Alving's life of debauchery a secret?

9. Why does Torvald think Nora is putting in a good word for Krogstad?

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

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