A DOLL’S HOUSE STUDY QUESTIONS
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1)
What
is the porter carrying when the play opens?
A
Christmas tree and a basket
2)
What
does Nora ask Helen (the maid) to hide?
The
Christmas tree
3)
How
much money does Nora pay the porter?
A
shilling
4)
Why
does Nora say that this is the first Christmas they don’t need to economise?
Helmer
has a new job at the bank
5)
When
does Helmer begin his new job at the bank?
In
the New Year
6)
How
much money does Torvald give Nora?
2
pounds
7)
What
gifts does Nora buy for her children?
Ivar;
new suit and a sword
Bob;
a horse and a trumpet
Emmy;
a doll and a dolly’s bedstead
8)
How
many children are there in the Helmer household?
Three
9)
When
Helmer asks Nora what she wants for herself at first she says nothing. Later what
does she say she wants?
Money
10) During last Christmas, for how long
did Nora lock herself up making ornaments for the Christmas tree?
Three
weeks
11) For how long had Nora and Mrs. Linde not met
after high school?
9-10
Years
12) By which means did Mrs. Linde travel
when coming to see Nora?
By
steamer
13) How did Nora learn about Mrs. Linde’s
husband’s death?
She
saw it in the papers
14) For how long has Mrs. Linde been a
widow?
3
years
15) How many children does Mrs. Linde
have?
None
16) What was Helmer’s previous job
before going to the bank?
Barrister
(Lawyer)
17) Which jobs does Nora do secretly?
Needlework,
crotchet-work, embroidery
18) Why did Torvald Helmer quit his job
at his office?
There
was no prospect of promotion
19) What caused Helmer’s illness?
Overworking
20) Why do Nora and Helmer go to Italy?
For
him to rest and recover from his illness
21) For how long did Nora and Torvald
stay in Italy?
A year
22) How much did the trip to Italy
cost?
250
pounds
23) Why couldn’t Nora go to nurse his
ailing father?
She
was expecting Ivar; Torvald was ill
24) How often does Dr. Rank visit the
Helmers?
At
least once everyday
25) What reason does Mrs. Linde give
for marrying a man she does not love?
He
was rich; she needed to provide for her bedridden helpless mother and her two brothers
26) What occupation does Mrs. Linde do after the
death of her husband?
A
school, a little shop
27) Why is Mrs. Linde delighted when Nora tells her about Helmer’s new job at the bank?
She
hopes he can give her a job
28) What does Nora do to get money to
repay her loan?
Copying
(writing)
29) What is Krogstad’s profession?
He’s
a lawyer
30) Why has Torvald forbidden macaroons
at his home?
He’s
afraid they’ll spoil Nora’s teeth
31) Name Nora’s children.
Ivar,
Bob, Emmy
32) What is the name of Nora’s nanny?
Anne
33) What is Krogstad accused of doing?
An
indiscretion (he forged someone’s name)
34) Why does Krogstad need to keep his
job at the bank so badly?
It’s
the first step towards winning back respect in the town
35) Where did Nora get money to fund
the trip to Italy?
She
borrowed a loan from Nils Krogstad
36) When did Nora’s father die?
29th
of September
37) When is his signature dated on
Krogstad’s bond?
2nd
of October
38) Why did Anne leave her child to
become Nora’s nanny?
The
father of the child did not want anything to do with her; she was going to get
a good place to live
39) What disease is doctor rank
suffering from?
Consumption
of the spine
40) Why does Helmer plan to fire
Krogstad?
Krogstad
assumes an overly familiar tone with him when other people are around
41) What are the terms of Krogstad’s
blackmail?
A
higher position for him at the bank
42) Who was Mrs. Linde’s former lover
before she married the rich man?
Nils
Krogstad
43) What did Mrs. Linde say when
Krogstad says that he will ask for his letter back?
She
asks him not to
44) What does the big black hat Dr.
Rank speaks about symbolize?
His
imminent death
45) What is the significance of the
black cross on Dr. Rank’s card?
His
death
46) How does Helmer react when he
learns about Nora’s secret?
He’s
furious; calls her a liar, a hypocrite, a criminal, a thoughtless woman
47) How long have the Helmers been
married?
8
years
48) Why does Helmer tell Nora to remain
in his house after their fight?
To
protect his image/reputation
49) What are a wife’s sacred duties
according to Torvald?
Duties
to her husband and her children
50) How many days do the events in the
play take place?
Three
days
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