1. What is the reason for Mrs. Linde’s visit to Nora?
A. To borrow money from Nora
B. To attend a costume party
C. To discuss her mother’s passing
D. To seek employment with Nora’s help
Answer: To seek employment with Nora’s help (D)
Mrs. Linde hopes that Nora’s husband, Torvald, can help her find a job.
2. What is the secret that Nora reveals to Mrs. Linde?
A. She has been borrowing money from her father
B. She has been fired from her job
C. She has been lying to Torvald about her mother’s passing
D. She has been working in secret to repay a debt
Answer: She has been working in secret to repay a debt (D)
Nora has been working and saving in secret to repay the debt she incurred from borrowing money for her trip to Italy.
3. What is Krogstad’s occupation?
A. Lawyer
B. Bank manager
C. Low-level employee at the bank
D. Doctor
Answer: Low-level employee at the bank (C)
Krogstad works at the bank where Torvald is employed.
4. Why does Krogstad want Nora to use her influence to help him?
A. To borrow money from Nora
B. To attend a costume party with Nora
C. To prevent Torvald from firing him
D. To get a promotion at the bank
Answer: To prevent Torvald from firing him (C)
Krogstad is being threatened with dismissal by Torvald and wants Nora to intervene on his behalf.
5. What is Dr. Rank’s condition?
A. He has a broken arm
B. He has a broken heart
C. He has a mortal illness
D. He has a cold
Answer: He has a mortal illness (C)
Dr. Rank has a mortal illness that he inherited from his father.
6. Why does Torvald refuse to rehire Krogstad?
A. Krogstad is too old for the job
B. Krogstad has a bad reputation
C. Krogstad is not qualified for the job
D. Krogstad is morally sick
Answer: Krogstad is morally sick (D)
Torvald thinks that Krogstad is morally sick and doesn’t want him working at the bank.
7. What is Krogstad’s new demand in his blackmail of Nora?
A. He wants to borrow money from Nora
B. He wants Nora to marry him
C. He wants to attend a costume party with Nora
D. He wants to work in a higher position at the bank
Answer: He wants to work in a higher position at the bank (D)
Krogstad now demands not only to be rehired but also to be promoted to a higher position at the bank.
8. What does Nora do to distract Torvald from the letterbox?
A. She goes to speak with Krogstad
B. She starts to cry
C. She reveals her secret to Torvald
D. She begins to practice the tarantella
Answer: She begins to practice the tarantella (D)
Nora practices the tarantella to distract Torvald from the letterbox, which contains a letter from Krogstad.
9. What is the occasion where Nora will perform the tarantella?
A. A funeral
B. A costume party
C. A wedding
D. A birthday party
Answer: A costume party (B)
Nora will perform the tarantella at her neighbors’ costume party the following evening.
10. How does Torvald react to Krogstad’s presence?
A. He feels physically ill
B. He is indifferent to Krogstad
C. He is angry with Krogstad
D. He is pleased to see him
Answer: He feels physically ill (A)
Torvald says that he feels physically ill in the presence of Krogstad, whom he considers morally sick.
11. What is the occasion at the beginning of the play?
A. Thanksgiving Day
B. New Year’s Eve
C. Christmas Eve
D. Easter Sunday
Answer: Christmas Eve (C)
The play begins with a festive atmosphere, setting the tone for the events that unfold.
12. What is the recent change in Torvald’s career that affects their lifestyle?
A. He has been promoted to manager
B. He has obtained a new position at the bank
C. He has been transferred to a new branch
D. He has started his own business
Answer: He has obtained a new position at the bank (B)
Torvald’s new position at the bank brings a sense of financial security to the Helmer family.
13. Who is the first visitor to arrive at the Helmer’s residence?
A. Torvald’s colleague
B. Kristine Linde
C. Nora’s sister
D. Dr. Rank
Answer: Dr. Rank (D)
Dr. Rank is a close friend of the Helmer family and is welcomed into their home.
14. What is the reason for Nora’s surprise at seeing Kristine Linde?
A. Nora had forgotten about their friendship
B. Kristine was uninvited
C. They had not seen each other for years
D. They were estranged
Answer: They had not seen each other for years (C)
Nora and Kristine had lost touch over the years, making their reunion a surprise.
15. What was Kristine’s situation after her husband’s death?
A. She had to manage her husband’s business
B. She inherited a large sum of money
C. She had to care for her husband’s parents
D. She was left with no money and no children
Answer: She was left with no money and no children (D)
Kristine’s situation highlights her struggles and difficulties in life.
16. Why did Nora and Torvald have to travel to Italy?
A. For a vacation
B. For Torvald’s health
C. To attend a business conference
D. To visit Nora’s family
Answer: For Torvald’s health (B)
Torvald’s health crisis forced the couple to take drastic measures to ensure his recovery.
17. What was Kristine’s responsibility for years?
A. Caring for her sick mother and two younger brothers
B. Managing her own career
C. Caring for her husband’s business
D. Raising her own children
Answer: Caring for her sick mother and two younger brothers (A)
Kristine’s responsibilities show her strength and dedication to her family.
18. What is the setting of the entire play?
A. The Helmer’s backyard
B. The bank where Torvald works
C. The city streets
D. The Helmer’s living room
Answer: The Helmer’s living room (D)
The living room is the central location where the characters’ stories unfold.
19. What is Nora’s initial concern when Torvald chides her about spending money?
A. That he will not forgive her
B. That they will not be able to afford Christmas gifts
C. That she has been reckless with their finances
D. That he will not understand her reasons
Answer: That she has been reckless with their finances (C)
Nora’s concern reflects her awareness of their financial struggles and her desire to keep their situation hidden.
20. What is the tone of Torvald’s greeting to Nora when she enters the room?
A. Playful and affectionate
B. Indifferent
C. Distant
D. Stern
Answer: Playful and affectionate (A)
Torvald’s greeting sets the tone for their relationship and highlights their dynamic.
21. What does Nora manage to get Torvald to promise?
A. Not to open his mail until after she performs at the party
B. Not to fire Krogstad from the bank
C. To attend the costume party with her
D. To give Mrs. Linde a job at the bank
Answer: Not to open his mail until after she performs at the party (A)
Nora’s promise from Torvald is crucial to her plan.
22. Why did Mrs. Linde leave Krogstad in the past?
A. Because she wanted to support her family and Krogstad was not wealthy enough
B. Because she was in love with Torvald
C. Because she was in love with Dr. Rank
D. Because Krogstad was not loyal to her
Answer: Because she wanted to support her family and Krogstad was not wealthy enough (A)
Mrs. Linde’s past decision has a significant impact on her present.
23. What does Krogstad agree to do for Mrs. Linde?
A. Take care of his children with Mrs. Linde’s help
B. Give Mrs. Linde a job at the bank
C. Attend the costume party with Mrs. Linde
D. Demand his letter back from Torvald
Answer: Demand his letter back from Torvald (D)
Krogstad’s decision is driven by his love for Mrs. Linde.
24. What does Dr. Rank’s visiting card with a black cross signify?
A. His engagement to Nora
B. His announcement that he will soon die
C. His invitation to the costume party
D. His appointment as a doctor at the bank
Answer: His announcement that he will soon die (B)
Dr. Rank’s visit is a poignant moment in the play.
25. Why does Torvald call Nora a hypocrite and a liar?
A. Because she did not attend the costume party
B. Because she was in love with Dr. Rank
C. Because she did not tell him about her loan
D. Because she forged her father’s signature on the loan
Answer: Because she forged her father’s signature on the loan (D)
Torvald’s reaction is a turning point in the play.
26. What does Krogstad return to Torvald?
A. A debt that Nora owes to Krogstad
B. A letter revealing Nora’s secret
C. A gift for Torvald’s birthday
D. Nora’s contract with the forged signature
Answer: Nora’s contract with the forged signature (D)
Krogstad’s return of the contract is a significant event.
27. What does Nora realize she must do at the end of the play?
A. Tell Torvald the truth about her loan
B. Make sense of herself and everything around her
C. Forgive Torvald for his harsh words
D. Take care of her children without Torvald’s help
Answer: Make sense of herself and everything around her (B)
Nora’s realization marks a significant change in her character.
28. What is Torvald’s treatment of Nora compared to?
A. A master’s control over his slave
B. A friend’s loyalty to another friend
C. A mother’s love for her child
D. A doll to be played with and admired
Answer: A doll to be played with and admired (D)
Torvald’s treatment of Nora is a significant theme in the play.
29. What does Nora do at the end of the play?
A. She stays with Torvald and tries to reconcile
B. She leaves Torvald and slams the door behind her
C. She starts a new business to support her family
D. She attends another costume party to forget her troubles
Answer: She leaves Torvald and slams the door behind her (B)
Nora’s action marks the end of the play and her marriage.
30. What is the occasion where Krogstad meets Mrs. Linde?
A. The costume party upstairs
B. A dinner party at the Helmers’ house
C. A business meeting at the bank
D. A private conversation in the Helmers’ living room
Answer: A private conversation in the Helmers’ living room (D)
The occasion marks a significant revelation in the play.
