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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. Who actually loaned Nora the money?
(a) Her father.
(b) Krogstad.
(c) Dr. Rank.
(d) Kristine.

2. Why has Kristine come to seek work?
(a) She needs extra money for a business venture.
(b) She is a widow and has nowhere else to turn.
(c) She misses Nora because they were best friends.
(d) She is tired of her career and wants to try something new.

3. What is Nora carrying as she enters Act 1?
(a) She is carrying embroidery.
(b) She is carrying Christmas gifts.
(c) She is carrying a letter.
(d) She is carrying one of the children.

4. What crime does Krogstad reveal Nora has committed?
(a) Larceny.
(b) Murder.
(c) Theft.
(d) Fraud.

5. What is Torvald concerned about saving from their relationship?
(a) He is concerned about saving her clothing for his next wife.
(b) He is concerned about saving Dr. Rank from her treachery.
(c) He is concerned about preserving their public appearance.
(d) He is concerned about saving his sanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Engstrand's business idea?

2. Which of Mrs. Alving's possessions does the Pastor disapprove of?

3. What is Oswald's illness?

4. What name has Oswald given himself?

5. Why does Pastor Manders support Regine going back with Engstrand?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Nora outwardly hope for at the end of Act 2, and what does she inwardly fear?

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

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

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

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

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

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