Dolls house test study guide

Where's this play set?

In Norway

Why does Torvald leave his home country?

He was sick

To what country did the Helmer's travel?

Italy

The dance that Nora performs is called what?

Tarantella

From whom does Nora borrow money?

Krogstad

How many children do the Helmer's have?

3

What are the Helmer children's names?

Emmy, Bob, and Ivar

What does the black cross on Dr. Rank's calling card signify?

He is close to death

Which of the following does Torvald NOT call Nora?

Peaches

One reason for Torvald's use of pet names is what?

To make Nora feel small

Whom does Mrs. Linde leave for a richer man?

Krogstad

Why is Mrs. Linde in need of money prior to getting married?

Her mom was sick and she needed money to help her kids

Torvald's last name is what?

Helmer

Whom did Mrs. Linde support when she was younger?

Her mother

Who helped raise Nora?

Helen, her nurse

What treat does Nora eat against Torvald's wishes?

Macaroons

The play is set in what?

The Helmer home

To what does Nora compare herself at the end of the play?

A doll

What crime does Krogstad commit that affects his reputation?

Forgery

With whom is Dr. Rank secretly in love?

Nora

During what holiday is the play set?

Christmas

What does Nora do too wildly and naturalistically for Torvald's taste?

Spending money; Dance

What crime does Nora commit?

Forgery

How does Nora feel about Rank?

She likes him a lot

How does Torvald learn about Nora's crime?

Krogstad's letter

About what does Torvald tease Nora at the beginning of the play?

Being a spendthrift

What does Nora expect Torvald to do when he learns about her crime?

Take the blame

What kind of party do the Helmers attend?

A costume party

Whose name was falsely signed on the loan?

Her father

Why will the Helmers have more money this Christmas?

Torvald's new promotion

A Doll's House ends with the sound of what?

A door slamming

What is the significance of the macaroons?

Her mental state

Why is Nora sneaking macaroons significant?

Her temptation and deception

This character seeks to get a job from Torvald.

Kristine

This character is concerned with being fired.

Krogstad

Why does Dr. Rank reveal his true feelings?

He is going to kill himself

Whose life does Nora save?

Torvald

Which of the following is not a part of Nora's dilemma stemming from the loan she received?

Her father might find out and she was afraid

For what does Torvald say he must fire Krogstad?

He is untrustworthy and unloyal

When did Torvald and Krogstad meet?

When they were younger

Which of the following is NOT a reason Mrs. Linde returned to town?

To reenter society

With which of the following does Torvald NOT identify Nora?

A puppy

According to Nora at the end of the play, who has done her wrong?

Her children and husband

Torvald proves to be a?

A bully; A coward; Philanderer

Krogstad decides to do what about Nora's forgery?

Leave her

Kristine decides to do what about Nora's secret?

Tell Torvald

How does Kristine offer to help Nora?

Talk to Krogstad

How does Torvald react after he reads Krogstad's FIRST letter?

Very angry

How does Torvald react after he reads Krogstad's SECOND letter?

At ease and calm

What does Torvald think about Krogstad's reasons for protecting Nora?

He doesn't care

What are some of the major themes of A Doll's House?

Identity search, Betrayal, Deception, Pride, Reality-->Appearance, and/or Unrequited love