12 Questions
In which setting does Act 1 of the play take place?
The Helmer's living room
What is the time of year at the beginning of the play?
Winter
What is Nora's husband's occupation?
Bank manager
What is the pet name that Torvald uses to refer to Nora?
All of the above
What is the reason for Mrs. Linde's visit to Nora?
She wants to ask for a job
How long has Mrs. Linde been a widow?
3 years
What is Krogstad's occupation?
Lawyer
Why does Nora borrow money from Krogstad?
To save Torvald's life
What does Krogstad threaten to do if Nora does not help him?
Reveal her secret to Torvald
What is Torvald's attitude towards borrowing money?
He detests it
What document did Nora forge?
A promissory note
What does Torvald describe Krogstad as?
Dishonest
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.
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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