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

Question 1

Which statements are true about the major characters in A Doll’s House? Check all that apply.Mrs. Linde is a friend of Nora’s and is now a widow.Doctor Rank has ruined his reputation by committing a crime.Nils Krogstad is a family friend of the Helmers’ and is gravely ill.Nora Helmer is the main character and is accused of being a spendthrift.Torvald Helmer is a bank manager, Nora’s husband, and a father of three children.

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A: Mrs. Linde is a friend of Nora’s and is now a widow.; D: Nora Helmer is the main character and is accused of being a spendthrift.; E: Torvald Helmer is a bank manager, Nora’s husband, and a father of three children.

Question 2

What is the best inference about Nora’s character, based on this passage?

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A: Nora understands business and has capabilities beyond her duties as a homemaker.

Question 3

Which lines from the passage support the inference that Nora has skills beyond her duties as a homemaker? Check all that apply.

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A: “there is something that is called, in business, quarterly interest”; B: “and another thing called payment in installments”; C: “I have had to save a little here and there, where I could”

Question 4

Which statement is the best inference about Torvald’s character, based on this passage?

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D: Torvald enjoys the idea that Nora needs his guidance, and he interacts with her like a father.

Question 5

Which evidence supports the inference that Torvald believes that parents have a great impact on their children’s lives?

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B: “Why do you only say—mother?”

Question 6

Which statement best compares Nora and Torvald’s traits?

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B: Nora can be deceptive, but Torvald can be condescending when he treats Nora like a child.

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