View a FREE sample

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 strangers.
(b) They were brothers.
(c) They were enemies.
(d) They were friends.

2. What did the doctor say to Oswald?
(a) "The sins of the father are visiting upon the children."
(b) "A penny saved is a penny earned."
(c) "You lie like a rug on the floor."
(d) "A stitch in time makes nine."

3. Who pursues Krogstad in an attempt to help Nora?
(a) Torvald.
(b) Dr. Rank.
(c) Mrs. Linde.
(d) Helene.

4. 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 confused by her mistakes and is taking her away to chastise her.
(d) He is upset with her performance and plans to berate her in private.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Torvald discover in the lock of the mailbox?

2. What daily responsibility does Nora have trouble managing, according to Torvald?

3. What is Torvald concerned about saving from their relationship?

4. Why is the Pastor hesitant about getting the orphanage insured?

5. Who took care of Nora as a child?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Dr. Rank want Torvald to visit him in his illness?

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

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

4. What does Regine do when she learns how closely related she and Oswald are?

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

6. What has Torvald refused to sacrifice for Nora?

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

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

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

10. What is ironic about Engstrand's naming his seaman's home the Captain Alving Home?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 660 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample