IB English A; End of year quiz

• Literatuur
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 5

Who commits forgery to save her husband?

1. Mrs Linde
2. Nora
3. Cora
4. Anne-Marie

Who abandoned Krogstad for a richer man?

1. Cora
2. Nora
3. Anne-Marie
4. Mrs Linde

Who left her husband and children to take care of Nora

1. Helen
2. Mrs Linde
3. Nora
4. Anne-Marie

Who has always, and secretly, been in love with Nora?

1. Torvald
2. Dr. Rank
3. Krogstad
4. Mrs Linde

Which theme is central to the play's examination of societal norms and expectations?

1. Individual versus society
2. Truth and lies
3. Fate and destiny
4. Education and enlightenment

What does the title "A Doll's House" imply about Nora's role in society?

1. She is a plaything controlled by others.
2. She is a powerful figurehead.
3. She is a housewife who loves dolls.
4. She is a puppet master in life.

What is the symbolic significance of the tarantella dance in the play?

1. It foreshadows Dr. Rank's illness.
2. It signifies Torvald's dominance over Nora.
3. It symbolizes Mrs. Linde's hidden agenda.
4. It represents Nora's rebellion against societal norms.

In "A Doll's House," what is the symbolic significance of birds, e.g. the nicknames and the Christmas tree ornaments shaped like birds?

1. Birds symbolize Torvald's control and dominance over Nora
2. Birds foreshadow the arrival of a new character in the play.
3. Birds represent freedom and escape from societal constraints.
4. Birds signify Nora's desire for motherhood and nurturing.

How does the play end?

1. Nora leaves her family to start a new life.
2. Torvald forgives Nora and they reconcile.
3. Dr. Rank reveals his love for Nora.
4. Nora decides to commit suicide.

Why is this ending significant for the time it was written in?

1. Women were usually not represented as strong characters.
2. Divorce was unheard of at this time.
3. Women did not choose their own happiness above their familie's.
4. All of the above