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A Doll’s House, Part 1: Dramatic Elements and Characterization

Question 1 • CISD TX- Eng II B CR Nov 2026

Read the passage from A Doll’s House.Helmer: What are little people called that are always wasting money?Nora: Spendthrifts—I know. Let us do as you suggest, Torvald, and then I shall have time to think what I am most in want of. That is a very sensible plan, isn't it?Helmer: [smiling] Indeed it is—that is to say, if you were really to save out of the money I give you, and then really buy something for yourself. But if you spend it all on the housekeeping and any number of unnecessary things, then I merely have to pay up again.Nora: Oh but, Torvald—Helmer: You can't deny it, my dear little Nora. [Puts his arm round her waist.] It's a sweet little spendthrift, but she uses up a deal of money. One would hardly believe how expensive such little persons are!Nora: It's a shame to say that. I do really save all I can.Helmer: [laughing] That's very true,—all you can. But you can't save anything!Nora: [smiling quietly and happily] You haven't any idea how many expenses we skylarks and squirrels have, Torvald.

Answer
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He thinks that Nora is keeping secrets from him and chides her for lying.
B
He is not very generous and does not want Nora to spend money.
C
He loves his wife, but he treats her like a child rather than an adult.
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He does not know Nora well enough to know what to buy her.
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