The Doll House Act One Quiz

What is the Setting of the Play?

• Helmer Residence, 1900

• Rank House, 1700s

• Krogstad home, 1900's

• Linde Manor, Present Day

Which of the following best describes why Nora might represent a doll in the world of the play?

• Nora is a childish woman who does not have a serious nature, and she is likened to a doll to show her immaturity

• Nora is constantly buying her children toys; therefore, she must resemble one.

• Nora is a beautiful woman who is fragile.

• Her husband Torvald has always been condescending towards Nora, treating her like an object to be admired and played with.

Which of the following does Helmer NOT call Nora?

• squirrel

• songbird

• doe

• lark

Which character is more of a foe than a friend to Nora?

• Krogstad

• Helmer

• Dr. Rank

• 
  
  Mrs. Linde

What does Nora think money will do for her?

• make her happy

• help her family

• make her feel more important "like a man"

• all of the above

The conversation that Nora has with Krogstad represents which literary term?

• Allegory

• soliloquy

• dramatic irony

• double entendre

What secret is Nora keeping from Torvald?

• That she took out a loan from Krogstad to pay for their trip to Italy

• That she had an affair and one of their children is not his

• That she truly is in love with another man

• That she was married prior today meeting Torvald

What does Nora offer to Kristine Linde?

• a place to stay

• help finding a job

• money

• help finding a man

What does Torvald think of Krogstad's character?

• He admires Krogstad for being a family man.

• He believes Krogstad's choices have corrupted him.

• He thinks Krogstad is a trustworthy and hardworking man.

• He perceives Krogstad as a conceited man who only cares about his looks.

What kind of mother does Nora seem to be turning into?

• doting

• uninvolved

• overbearing

• loving