A Doll's House, Part 1: Dramatic
Elements and Characterization
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How does Nora initially appear in the play?
✔✔ She seems carefree, playful, and dependent on her husband, Torvald.
Why does Torvald call Nora pet names like "little squirrel" and "skylark"?
✔✔ He sees her as delicate and childlike, reinforcing his control over her.
What secret has Nora kept from Torvald?
✔✔ She illegally borrowed money to save his life and has been secretly repaying the loan.
How does Krogstad threaten Nora?
✔✔ He warns that if she does not help him keep his job, he will reveal her forgery to Torvald.
Why does Mrs. Linde visit Nora?
✔✔ She hopes to find work through Torvald and reconnects with her old friend.
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, What does the Christmas tree symbolize in the play?
✔✔ It represents Nora’s emotional state, starting as beautiful and lively but later appearing
disheveled and bare.
Why does Nora dance the Tarantella so wildly?
✔✔ She is desperate to distract Torvald from reading Krogstad’s letter.
What is Torvald’s attitude toward debt?
✔✔ He believes borrowing money is immoral and a sign of weakness.
How does Dr. Rank reveal his love for Nora?
✔✔ He confesses his feelings when discussing his impending death.
Why does Krogstad want to keep his job at the bank?
✔✔ He wants to rebuild his reputation and secure a better future for himself.
How does Nora react when Torvald talks about dishonesty corrupting children?
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Elements and Characterization
Questions and Answers | Latest Version
| 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
How does Nora initially appear in the play?
✔✔ She seems carefree, playful, and dependent on her husband, Torvald.
Why does Torvald call Nora pet names like "little squirrel" and "skylark"?
✔✔ He sees her as delicate and childlike, reinforcing his control over her.
What secret has Nora kept from Torvald?
✔✔ She illegally borrowed money to save his life and has been secretly repaying the loan.
How does Krogstad threaten Nora?
✔✔ He warns that if she does not help him keep his job, he will reveal her forgery to Torvald.
Why does Mrs. Linde visit Nora?
✔✔ She hopes to find work through Torvald and reconnects with her old friend.
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, What does the Christmas tree symbolize in the play?
✔✔ It represents Nora’s emotional state, starting as beautiful and lively but later appearing
disheveled and bare.
Why does Nora dance the Tarantella so wildly?
✔✔ She is desperate to distract Torvald from reading Krogstad’s letter.
What is Torvald’s attitude toward debt?
✔✔ He believes borrowing money is immoral and a sign of weakness.
How does Dr. Rank reveal his love for Nora?
✔✔ He confesses his feelings when discussing his impending death.
Why does Krogstad want to keep his job at the bank?
✔✔ He wants to rebuild his reputation and secure a better future for himself.
How does Nora react when Torvald talks about dishonesty corrupting children?
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