"The Doll's House" Flashcard

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In “The Doll’s House,” what can readers tell about Aunt Beryl from her reaction to the doll’s house when the Burnells first receive it?

Back

She often complains.

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RL.9-10.3

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Whose impression of the doll’s house is conveyed in the paragraph: But perfect, perfect little house! Who could possibly mind the smell? It was part of the joy, part of the newness.

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the Burnell girls’

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RL.9-10.3

RL.9-10.6

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In “The Doll’s House,” why are the Kelvey girls treated so badly?

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Their family is poor and considered very low class.

Front

In “The Doll’s House,” what most likely drives Kezia’s attempt to let the Kelvey girls see the doll’s house?

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her desire to be kind

Front

Which of these actions would most likely mean that someone is being shunned?

Back

slamming a door in the person’s face

Front

If Sophie sneered, which of these feelings was she most likely showing?

Back

contempt

Front

Which of these actions would most likely mean that Carlos is behaving spitefully?

Back

sticking his tongue out at someone else

Front

In “The Doll’s House,” what do the Burnell children—especially Isabel Burnell—gain by having the doll’s house?

Back

even more status than before

Front

Which sentence from “The Doll’s House” best supports the idea that the Burnell children gain more status as a result of having the doll's house?

Back

The girls of her [Isabel’s] class nearly fought to put their arms round her, to walk away with her, to beam flatteringly, to be her special friend.

Front

What main criticism does “The Doll’s House” offer about the class system that prevailed in the place and time of its setting?

Back

The class system could be cruel to the lower classes.