Critic's Corner
The play caused a "..."
a)"a sea of controversial outrage"
b)"a storm of outraged controversy"
c)"a field of disgruntled disputes"
b) "a storm of outraged controversy"
Ibsen influenced modern theatre through his ...
a) Consideration of the positive aspects of society
b) Utilization of strong female characters
c) Focus on exterior problems
b) Utilization of strong female characters
True or false:
The original play was banned to be performed in some theaters.
True
The genre of the play A Doll's House is...
Naturalistic/Realistic
According to Erik Vullum, a Norwegian Journalist, Nora is "..." and her actions were "..."
a) "insane" and "uncouth"
b) "unnecessary" and "overly theatrical"
c) "unnatural" and "artificial"
d)"abstract" and "intellectual"
c) "unnatural" and "artificial"
Many of Ibsen's plays sparked debate over...
a) Emphasis on "inner life"
b) The portrayal of women as weak
c) Controversial socio-political issues
c) Controversial socio-political issues
Some members of the public saw the play as ...
a) Relatable and Influential
b) Disgraceful and Lacking
c) Uncivilized and Repulsive
a) Relatable and Influential
Many of Ibsen’s plays including A Doll’s House had the common theme of …
a) Human Rights
b) The Controversy of Marriage
c) The Dangers of Debt
a) Human Rights
According to Amalie Skram, a Norwegian Journalist, the play's message is "...".
a) "innovative and revolutionary"
b) "insulting to humanity"
c) "empowering to women"
d) "inspiring and stirring"
e) "dangerous to society"
e) "dangerous to society"
Some of the ideas Ibsens portrayed in his plays that are still relevant in modern society and are featured in theatre today are...
a) The ideals of socio-political hierarchy
b) The hazards of money laundering
c) The role of women is society
d) The possibility for societal downfall due to greed
c) The role of women is society
The controversy over the play led to…
a) Multiple bar fights
b) Alternate endings to the play
c) Ibsen losing his wife
b) Alternate endings to the play
Ibsen’s earlier plays focused on the social aspects of life in the Victorian Era, but later on his plays became less realistic and more…
a) Traditional
b) Philosophical
c) Musical
d) Satirical
e) Dramaticized
b) Philosophical