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Characters
True/False
Vocabulary/Symbols
Events
Themes/ Misc.
100
Who is Mrs. Linde?
Nora's old school friend
100
Torvald is opposed to the idea of borrowing money
True
100
What is a spendthrift?
A person who spends money wastefully
100
After her husbands death, Mrs. Linde has to do what?
penniless and forced to work to make money
100
Who wrote the play?
Henrick Isben
200
Who is Anne-Marie?
The Children's nurse
200
Mrs. Linde is grief stricken over the loss of her husband
True
200
What is the Tarentella?
An Italian dance that is supposed to illustrate one ridding oneself of a spider
200
What is Nora proud of?
Saving her husbands life
200
What are some of the names that Torvald calls Nora? Why does he call her that?
Skylard, Skybird, Little songbird, etc.
300
Who is Nils Krogstad?
A Bank Clerk who blackmails Nora
300
Mrs. Linde refuses to take a position at the bank
False
300

What do Nora's macaroons symbolize?

Deceit etc

300
What crime did Nora commit?
Forging her father's name to get a loan
300

Act One and Act Two are set during what time of the year?

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

400
Who is Dr. Rank?
A close family friend who has feelings for Nora
400
Krogstad promises never to expose Nora's illegal act
False
400

This play is a 'naturalist' play. What does that mean?

It shows a real 'slice of life'.
400
What did Krogstad get in trouble for before the play?
Forging a signature, just as Nora did.
400

How could this play be considered a social commentary of the time?

A Doll’s House reflects Ibsen’s concerns about women’s rights and explores how ‘free’ people can be oppressed by social expectation

500
Who is Torvald?
Nora's husband who is driven by money and social status
500

The first time that play was staged, there was uproar over the radical ideas contained within it.

True

500

What is the name of the woman this story is based on?

Laura Kieler

500
What happens at the end of the play?
Nora leaves her family
500
Why is Mrs. Linde considered a 'foil' to Nora?

She is independent and has a passion for work. She isn’t a passive victim and owns her choices including that of not marrying Krogstad but a wealthier man.