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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 Torvald became ill, where did he and Nora go?
(a) They went to New York.
(b) They went to Argentina.
(c) They went to Spain.
(d) They went to Italy.

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

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

4. What does Krogstad send back to Torvald?
(a) He sends back Nora's IOU.
(b) He sends back Dr. Rank's card.
(c) He sends back his notice.
(d) He sends back the money Nora paid him.

5. Why is the Pastor hesitant about getting the orphanage insured?
(a) He is worried that the orphans will not be able to pay.
(b) He is worried about the cost of insurance.
(c) He is worried about what people in the area will think.
(d) He is worried about all the work he would have to do.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Torvald stay away from Nora at parties?

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

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

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

5. Who does Dr. Rank think will replace him in the Helmer house?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Nora's transformation symbolized in her costume?

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

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

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

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

6. How does Torvald react to Krogstad's first letter?

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

8. How does Krogstad attempt to blackmail Nora?

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

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

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