A Doll's House Act 1

At the beginning of the play, the Helmers are celebrating....

• a new nanny, a new home, and a new job for Torvald
• Christmas, Torvald’s good health, and Torvald’s new job at the bank
• a new servant, a new job for Nora, and a new home
• the good health of Nor Helmer’s father, a vacation, and a new home

Mrs. Linde has come to visit Nora....

• to ask for money
• to see her godchildreto see her godchildren
• to ask for a job at Torvald’s bank
• to ask about Nora’s father’s health

Why did Nora Helmer badly need money in the past?

• to hire a new nanny
• to spend extra money on Christmas
• to bring her sick husband to a warmer climate
• to buy new clothes for herself

What is Torvald Helmer’s attitude toward debts?

• He wants no debts.
• He does not mind them if they are not too large.
• He is willing to go into debt for his own health.
• He is willing to go into debt for Christmas.

Where does Nora get the money to pay off her debt?

• She saves on household expenses.
• She steals it.
• She earns it by copying.
• a and c

What is the problem with the IOU that Krogstad has from Nora?

• The amount is incorrect.
• The signature has not been witnessed properly.
• The signature of Nora’s father is dated three days after his death.
• The IOU has been paid by Nora’s secret admirer.

What does Krogstad want Nora to do for him?

• Run away with him
• Pay him more than she owes
• See that he keeps his position at the bank
• Arrange for him to marry Mrs. Linde

The attitude of Torvald and Dr. Rank toward Nils Krogstad seems to be that Krogstad is....

• an efficient employee at the bank
• a good friend of the family
• a possible suitor for Mrs. Linde
• a moral criminal

Torvald’s attitude toward his wife seems to be that....

• she is totally independent
• she is clever with money
• she is a little “songbird” who is dependent on him
• she is lively but irritating

A character trait that Nora shows in Act 1 is....

• shyness
• indifference
• determination
• gravity