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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 crime does Krogstad reveal Nora has committed?

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

3. Whose assistance will Oswald need if his illness progresses?

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

5. What is Engstrand's business idea?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Krogstad attempt to blackmail Nora?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What is Oswald's first inkling that perhaps his father was not as virtuous as he thought?

9. What was Mrs. Alving's marriage to the Captain really like, despite Pastor Mander's perceptions?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the climax and the secondary climax of HEDDA GABLER. In which acts do these events occur? How does the secondary climax lead to the ultimate resolution in the play? What other events lead up to the play's final, climactic moment?

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

Describe Nora's transformation throughout A DOLL'S HOUSE. Where does she first start to change? What is the final straw in her awakening? How does Torvald bring about his own fate? Has Nora learned anything about morality throughout the play? How does she use her newfound knowledge? Does her learned morality play a part in her decision to leave?

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