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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. Why does Nora leave Torvald?
(a) She is in love with Dr. Rank.
(b) She is tired of his constant mistresses.
(c) She is tired of him and wants to live somewhere else.
(d) She must learn to stand on her own two feet.

2. To what animal does Torvald often compare Nora?
(a) He compares her to a raccoon.
(b) He compares her to a songbird.
(c) He compares her to a lion.
(d) He compares her to dolphin.

3. Why does Torvald whisk Nora away so quickly after the dance?
(a) He does not want to spoil the effect of her performance by letting her loiter.
(b) He is awed by her performance and wants to have his way with her.
(c) He is upset with her performance and plans to berate her in private.
(d) He is confused by her mistakes and is taking her away to chastise her.

4. What kind of man was Mr. Alving?
(a) He was a distant, solemn man who rarely spoke or entertained.
(b) He was a sainted man who never touched alcohol.
(c) He was a debauched drunk and indiscreet cheater.
(d) He was a jolly fellow with many friends who always visited.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nora hint at at the end of Act 2?

2. What does Mrs. Alving think is the cause of all the trouble in the world?

3. How did Torvald feel during Nora's project?

4. How is Engstrand related to Regine?

5. Why has Kristine come to seek work?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Linde volunteer to approach Krogstad?

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

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

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

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

7. Why did Mrs. Alving keep Captain Alving's life of debauchery a secret?

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

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

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

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