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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 favor does Krogstad ask of Nora?
(a) He asks her to watch his children for the evening.
(b) He asks her to mend his coat for him.
(c) He asks her to put in a good word with Mrs. Linde.
(d) He asks her to help him keep his job at the bank.

2. What excuse does Mrs. Alving give for Mr. Alving's behavior?
(a) He has a disease, just like Oswald, and did not know what he did.
(b) He had a great joy of living, and life in the small town took its toll on him.
(c) His love for Mrs. Alving outshone even his moral scruples.
(d) He suffered from depression much of the time.

3. What does Torvald discover in the lock of the mailbox?
(a) A broken hairpin.
(b) A piece of wood.
(c) A feather.
(d) A note from Mrs. Linde.

4. What is Oswald's illness?
(a) He has a disease that is atrophying his muscles.
(b) He has a disease that is deteriorating his brain.
(c) He has a disease that make him sick to his stomach.
(d) He has a sinus infection.

5. Who is Torvald's best friend?
(a) Anne Marie.
(b) Dr. Rank.
(c) Mr. Krogstad.
(d) Kristine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the orphanage burn down?

2. What suggestion does Torvald give Mrs. Linde?

3. To what does Nora compare her and Torvald's life?

4. What is Torvald unwilling to sacrifice, but Nora claims that thousands of women have to?

5. To whom did Mrs. Alving run when her married life became unbearable?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What has Torvald refused to sacrifice for Nora?

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

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

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