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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Torvald call Nora after Mrs. Linde leaves?

3. What name has Oswald given himself?

4. What is the significance of the orphanage's unveiling ceremony?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Krogstad attempt to blackmail Nora?

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

4. What is ironic about Pastor Manders accidentally burning down the orphanage?

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

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

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

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

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

10. What did Johanna tell Engstrand about her "situation"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the relationship between Nora and Torvald and Mrs. Linde and Krogstad in A DOLL'S HOUSE. Which couple experiences the miracle that Nora has so hoped for? How does Torvald's behavior contribute to Nora's ultimate decision to leave him?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Pastor Manders of GHOSTS. Though he is the spiritual figurehead of the community, is he in denial of his true nature? Can any conclusions be drawn in his behavior toward Mrs. Alving? Toward Regine? When he finds out that Engstrand lied to him, how does he react? Why does he agree to finance Engstrand's sailor's home? What is his main concern?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Solness's fear of youth in THE MASTER BUILDER. Why does he refuse at first to give Ragnar any words of praise? Why is he so intrigued when Hilde abruptly enters his life? How has Solness treated Brovik, his original master? What is ironic about Solness' death?

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