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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. To whom did Mrs. Alving run when her married life became unbearable?

2. What does Krogstad want from Torvald?

3. What card does Torvald receive from Dr. Rank?

4. What crime does Krogstad reveal Nora has committed?

5. To what animal does Torvald often compare Nora?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How does Krogstad attempt to blackmail Nora?

7. How is Nora's transformation symbolized in her costume?

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

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

10. Why does Torvald think Nora is putting in a good word for Krogstad?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hedda Gabler considers herself a coward. Why does she have that impression? What is she afraid of? What does she truly desire? Why does her obsession with Ejlert Lovborg consume her? She encourages Ejlert Lovborg to go to the party, despite protestations from Mrs. Elvsted and Lovborg himself declining. Why is she trying to control his destiny?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Compare Dr. Rank of A DOLL'S HOUSE and Mr. Brack in HEDDA GABLER. How are these characters similar? How are they different? Do they play similar roles in the development of the action of their respective plays? How do they each relate to the main characters of their plays, namely Nora and Hedda? Do these characters echo the intentions and situations of Nora and Hedda? Why or why not?

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