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

Question 1

Which statements describe key interactions in the play? Check all that apply.Mrs. Linde listens to Nora’s problems and offers advice.Nora experiences conflict with her husband and Krogstad.Krogstad tries to help Torvald and Nora in whatever way he can.Mrs. Linde is a longtime friend of Torvald’s and hopes that Nora can find her a job.Doctor Rank is a friend to both Nora and Torvald, and they respect his advice.Krogstad, who works for Torvald, secretly lent money to Nora, and intends to use this fact as blackmail.

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A: Mrs. Linde listens to Nora’s problems and offers advice.; B: Nora experiences conflict with her husband and Krogstad.; E: Doctor Rank is a friend to both Nora and Torvald, and they respect his advice.; F: Krogstad, who works for Torvald, secretly lent money to Nora, and intends to use this fact as blackmail.

Question 2

How does this interaction between Nora and the nurse affect the plot?

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B: Nora thinks about leaving her own family, which builds suspense.

Question 3

Which statement best describes how the interaction between Nora and Helmer develops the plot?

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C: The couple has reached a point where the conflict has become more complicated.

Question 4

Which statement best explains how Ibsen creates suspense in this passage?

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D: He uses dramatic irony because the audience knows that Nora is planning to kill herself, while Torvald does not.

Question 5

How does the play’s structure create suspense? Check all that apply.

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A: by building tension through a series of crises where Nora must keep her secret; B: by not resolving the conflict too soon, as Nora is able to keep her secret for a few days; E: by introducing characters and conflicts early when the audience learns that Nora has committed a crime

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