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

2. Why does Kristine insist Krogstad leave the letter in the box?
(a) She wants them to be distracted while they steal the money.
(b) She wants to leave with Krogstad and never come back.
(c) She secretly hates Nora and wants her to fail.
(d) She thinks Torvald must know the truth.

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

4. What trait in herself does Mrs. Alving regret?
(a) She feels she has been completely immoral.
(b) She feels she has been selfish and controlling.
(c) She feels she has been a coward.
(d) She feels she has been too altruistic.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the orphanage burn down?

2. What ultimatum does Mrs. Alving want to give Oswald?

3. What crime does Krogstad reveal Nora has committed?

4. How long does Nora plan to wait to tell Torvald about the borrowing?

5. How much did the trip cost?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Mrs. Alving's marriage to the Captain really like, despite Pastor Mander's perceptions?

3. Who goaded Mrs. Alving into her free-thinking ways?

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

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

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

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

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

9. How does Krogstad attempt to blackmail Nora?

10. What has Torvald refused to sacrifice for Nora?

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