A Doll's House Quiz: Act 1 Questions
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In which setting does Act 1 of the play take place?

  • A lawyer's office
  • A bank
  • The Helmer's living room (correct)
  • A park

    • What is the time of year at the beginning of the play?

  • Summer
  • Spring
  • Winter (correct)
  • Autumn

    • What is Nora's husband's occupation?

  • Doctor
  • Lawyer
  • Professor
  • Bank manager (correct)

    • What is the pet name that Torvald uses to refer to Nora?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for Mrs. Linde's visit to Nora?

    <p>She wants to ask for a job</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long has Mrs. Linde been a widow?

    <p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Krogstad's occupation?

    <p>Lawyer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does Nora borrow money from Krogstad?

    <p>To save Torvald's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Krogstad threaten to do if Nora does not help him?

    <p>Reveal her secret to Torvald</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Torvald's attitude towards borrowing money?

    <p>He detests it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What document did Nora forge?

    <p>A promissory note</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Torvald describe Krogstad as?

    <p>Dishonest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Act 1 Setting and Characters

    • The setting of Act 1 is the Helmer's living room.
    • The time of year is winter.
    • Nora enters the house carrying Christmas presents.

    Torvald Helmer

    • Torvald is Nora's husband.
    • He has recently been promoted to bank manager.
    • He calls Nora "Little lark," "Little squirrel," and "Little spendthrift" as pet names.

    Mrs. Linde

    • Mrs. Linde is Nora's childhood friend.
    • She visits Nora, seeking a job due to her difficult financial situation.
    • She has been a widow for three years.

    Dr. Rank

    • Dr. Rank is the family doctor and a close friend of the Helmer family.
    • He arrives at the Helmer's house at the end of Act 1.

    Krogstad

    • Krogstad is a lawyer.
    • He visits Nora, blackmailing her over her secret.
    • He wants Nora to use her influence with Torvald to help him.

    Nora's Secret

    • Nora borrowed money from Krogstad to save Torvald's life by taking him on a trip to a healthier climate.
    • She forged a promissory note to obtain the loan.
    • Krogstad threatens to reveal her secret to Torvald if she doesn't help him.

    Torvald's Views

    • Torvald detests borrowing money.
    • He believes that borrowing money leads to moral corruption.
    • He describes Krogstad as dishonest.

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    Test your understanding of Act 1 in Henrik Ibsen's play A Doll's House. Answer questions about the setting, time of year, and characters in the play.

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