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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 letter does Torvald ask Helene to mail?
(a) A letter containing Krogstad's notice.
(b) A letter to Torvald's mother.
(c) A letter containing Nora's forgery.
(d) A letter containing Dr. Rank's will.

2. What story does Engstrand tell about Regine's parentage?
(a) He was told by Mrs. Alving that Regine was the Captain's child and to keep it a secret.
(b) He was told by Johanna that her father was a foreigner, and all the money went to Regine's education.
(c) He was told by Pastor Manders that Johanna needed a guiding hand and he could help by raising her child.
(d) He was told by a colleague that Regine was the daughter of his brother, and needed a home.

3. What suggestion does Torvald give Mrs. Linde?
(a) He suggests she take up embroidery instead of knitting.
(b) He suggests she end her relationship with Nora.
(c) He suggests she fix her hair in a more attractive way, like Nora's hair.
(d) He suggests she end her relationship with Krogstad.

4. What does Dr. Rank plan to send to Nora to alert her of his final descent?
(a) He will send her a single rose.
(b) He will send her a detailed note.
(c) He will send his visiting card with a scull and crossbones on it.
(d) He will send his visiting card with a black cross on it.

5. What does Oswald feel he has to make up to Regine?
(a) He borrowed money from her and did not pay it back.
(b) He mentioned bringing her to Paris, which he forgot.
(c) He dropped a teacup that shattered and she had to clean up.
(d) He send her father, Engstrand, away in anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Torvald whisk Nora away so quickly after the dance?

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

3. What excuse does Mrs. Alving give for Mr. Alving's behavior?

4. Who has witnessed the Pastor's transgression?

5. Who does Torvald think loaned Nora the money to go south?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What has Torvald refused to sacrifice for Nora?

6. What deed does Oswald ask his mother to do for him, should circumstances necessitate?

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

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

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

10. How is Nora afraid that her lies will affect the household?

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