A Doll's House

What does Nora ask for Christmas from Torvald?

• a dress

• a diamond necklace

• a family vacation

• money

When Nora gave Torvald his ring back, he...

• ...begged her to take it back.

• ...threw it on the floor.

• ...put it on his finger.

• ...swallowed it.

What do you learn about the past relationship between Mrs. Linde and Krogstad?

• They were once romantically involved, but Krogstad ended the relationship and married someone else.

• They were once romantically involved, but Mrs. Linde was really in love with someone else.

• They were once romantically involved, but Mrs. Linde ended the relationship and married someone else.

• They were once romantically involved, but Krogstad was really in love with someone else.

With whom is Dr. Rank secretly in love?

• Torvald

• Mrs Linde

• Nora

• Helene the maid

What BEST describes the way Nora manipulates Torvald?

• Nora plays upon her beauty and acts helpless when she really isn't.

• Nora strives to make him jealous of her friendships with Linde and Rank.

• Nora implies that she will leave him any time he yells at her.

• Nora reminds him that she is in control of all aspects of the household.

What is Torvald Helmer’s attitude toward debts?

• He is willing to get a loan if someone's health is in danger.

• He is completely against borrowing money from anyone for any reason.

• He does not mind getting a loan as long as it can be repaid within a year.

• He believes loans are a good thing as long as you are the lender and not the borrower.

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

• a new home and Torvald’s new job at the bank

• Christmas and Torvald’s new job at the bank

• a new home and a new job for Nora

• the good health of Helmer’s and a new job for Nora

What advice does Torvald give Mrs. Linde about knitting?

• He tells her that she should knit faster since no man wants a woman who moves slowly.

• He tells her to knit at her own house rather than intruding on his alone time with his wife.

• He tells her to do embroidery because a woman does not look pretty when she knits.

• He tells her that her knuckles will grow fat from the repeated movement of knitting.

Which nicknames does Torvald use for Nora?

• Baby, Lovey

• Sweetie Pie, Cupcake

• Squirrel, Bird

• Buttercup, Honey

Initially, how does Nora distract Torvald from reading the letter that Krogstad has left in his box?

• She requests that he read a book to her.

• She tells him that she needs his help making dinner.

• She takes it out of the box and hides it.

• She asks him to help her practice her dance.