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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. Who does Emmie mimic when she nods at Isabel after saying something mean about Lil Kelvey?

2. What is the main topic of discussion at school after Isabel has shown the dollhouse to several classmates?

3. What does Aunt Beryl tell the Kelveys at the end of "The Doll's House"?

4. Who does Kezia see passing her house while she is swinging on the gates in her yard?

5. What do the Kelvey girls eat their sandwiches out of during dinner hour at school?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the girls behave toward Isabel in order to get a chance at seeing the dollhouse?

2. What does Kezia say to the Kelveys to try to convince them it is okay for them to see the dollhouse?

3. Who does Kezia see when she is in her backyard after school and what does she ask them?

4. What does Aunt Beryl say to Kezia when she sees the Kelveys in their yard?

5. Why does Lil say she should not come over to the Burnell's when Kezia invites her to see the dollhouse?

6. What do the schoolgirls do after Lena approaches Lil Kelvey during dinner hour at school?

7. What letter did Aunt Beryl receive earlier in the day on the afternoon the Kelveys came over?

8. What do Lottie, Isabel, and Kezia each do after school the day they have visitors?

9. What does our Else do to let her sister know she wants to see the dollhouse?

10. Who asks Mrs. Burns if the Kelveys can come see the dollhouse, and how does Mrs. Burns respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write a brief essay analyzing the title of "The Doll's House" Explore the ways in which this title connects to the plot and themes of the story.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay analyzing the significance the Burnell family's economic status has on the story. Why is this important and how does it develop the themes of the story? What would be different if the family were poor? Use examples from the text to support your viewpoint.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay describing the imagery used in "The Doll's House." Indicate examples of imagery in the text and identify possible meanings.

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