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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 Mrs. Alving think is the cause of all the trouble in the world?
(a) Parents and children.
(b) Lies and deceit.
(c) Religion and morality.
(d) Law and order.

2. What have Pastor Manders and Mrs. Alving been building?
(a) A hotel for seamen.
(b) A public library.
(c) An orphanage.
(d) A Russian teahouse.

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

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

5. What does Torvald call Nora after Mrs. Linde leaves?
(a) His biggest problem.
(b) His weak link.
(c) His fierce Spaniard.
(d) His most treasured possession.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Dr. Rank plan to send to Nora to alert her of his final descent?

3. Why did Kristine end her relationship with Krogstad?

4. What disease is Oswald probably suffering from?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Oswald's first inkling that perhaps his father was not as virtuous as he thought?

2. What is ironic about Pastor Manders accidentally burning down the orphanage?

3. What does Engstrand want Regine to do at the beginning of the act?

4. What is ironic about Engstrand's naming his seaman's home the Captain Alving Home?

5. How does Torvald react when Krogstad returns the IOU?

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

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

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

9. What is the only way Torvald could possibly accept Krogstad again?

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

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