Symbols
Reading Between the Lines
Act I
Act II
Act III
100

A symbol of truth, Nora eats..?

Macaroons

100

Krogstad's blackmail of Nora to be considered a better man is what type of irony?

Situational irony

100

What secret does Nora reveal to Mrs. Linde?

She has been paying back a loan to Krogstad.

100

What does the conversation between Anne-Marie and Nora revolve around?

The children potentially being without a mother

100

Why did Mrs. Linde leave Krogstad?

She needed to provide for her mother and brothers


200

What does Nora believe she has been treated like by both her father and Torvald?

A doll

200

Torvald's discussion with Nora about poisonous lies is considered what type of irony? 

Dramatic irony

200

The first interaction between Nora and Torvald reveals that this play will be about..?

Marriage

200

Nora's relationship with Dr. Rank differs from her relationship with Torvald in what way?

Openness, honesty, and mutual respect

200

What people are "shipwrecked."

Mrs. Linde and Krogstad

300

What symbolizes Dr. Rank's impending death in a conversation between him and Nora?

A black, invisible hat.

300

Since it gives us a hint about what Nora is thinking of doing, Nora's discussion with Anne-Marie about being a mother is considered to be..?

Foreshadowing

300

What topic do the conversations in Act I mostly revolve around?

Torvald's promotion

300

What does Dr. Rank confesses to Nora?

His love for her

300

What does Torvald use to prove to Nora that he ultimately cares about more than he cares about her?

Appearances and status

400

What is used to symbolize Nora's change in Act III?

Changing out of her masquerade dress.

400

Nora and Krogstad actually relate more than they think because of their similar thought of..?


Suicide

400

What are a few adjectives that can be used to describe Mrs. Linde in Act I?

Tired, lonely, independent

400

What does Nora reveal her possession of to Dr. Rank?

Her stockings.

400

What was the miracle that Nora was hoping for?

Torvald taking the blame and wishing to shield Nora from the trouble of her forgery.

500

What is used to symbolize Nora's desire to be independent and Torvald's hold on her?

The Tarentella

500

What does Nora reveal to Torvald that is most important to her?

Her "duties" to herself

500

Nora spent all of last Christmas doing what?

Making Christmas ornaments

500

In their second meeting, Krogstad tells Nora he doesn't want anymore money. Instead, he wants..?

A higher position than Torvald at the bank.

500

Nora represents moving on by..?


Slamming the door and abandoning her husband and children