A Doll's House - English

Which statement best explains how the conventions of plot and setting contribute to the theme?

The use of letters and secret meetings develops the theme that hiding the truth will eventually lead to hardship.

What are the characteristics of archetypes? Check all that apply.

They are models or patterns for characters, situations, or settings. They portray aspects of basic human nature. They depict universal experiences.

How do the stage directions in brackets affect the meaning of the text?

They show that Nora goes from playing happily with her children to being startled by Krogstad, an unwelcome visitor.

Which elements of a play are considered technical elements? Select three options.

special effects scenery costumes

Which lines support the theme "Living a lie is not living at all"? Check all that apply.

"I can no longer content myself with what most people say." "I must think over things for myself and get to understand them."

What evidence from the passage best supports the theme that society placed expectations on men and women based on gender?

"I have often wished that you might be threatened by some great danger, so that I might risk my life's blood, and everything, for your sake."

What evidence from the text best supports the theme that it is important to have independence?

"I must stand quite alone, if I am to understand myself and everything about me."

What evidence from the text best supports the theme that the oppressed live unsatisfying lives? Check all that apply.

"I was simply transferred from papa's hands into yours." "I had been living here like a poor woman." "I have existed merely to perform tricks for you." "It is your fault that I have made nothing of my life."

How does the character of Mrs. Linde help develop the idea of gender inequality?

She says that she did not think she could turn down her husband's proposal.

Which evidence supports the inference that Torvald believes that parents have a great impact on their children's lives?

"Almost everyone who has gone to the bad . . . had a deceitful mother."

Based on this passage, which statement is the best inference about Torvald's character?

He loves his wife, but he treats her like a child rather than an adult.

How does the conversation between Mrs. Linde and Nora affect the plot?

It has a major impact, because it hints at the doctor's feelings for Nora and her attempt at manipulation.

Which statement is the best inference about Torvald's character, based on this passage?

Torvald believes that parents have a great impact on how successful their children's lives will be.

Which 1800s societal expectation does the excerpt most challenge?

Women were expected to raise children and be caregivers.

How does the play's structure create suspense? Check all that apply.

by building tension through a series of crises where Nora must keep her secret by not resolving the conflict too soon, as Nora is able to keep her secret for a few days by introducing characters and conflicts early when the audience learns that Nora has committed a crime

How does the author use the character of Torvald Helmer to explore a social issue?

by revealing attitudes related to spending and saving that many men held during the Victorian era

Which elements of a play are considered literary elements? Select three options.

characters and dialogue setting and plot stage directions

What evidence from the text best supports the theme that women have an equal right to be free?

"There must be perfect freedom on both sides."

Which evidence from the text best supports the theme that it is better if the truth comes out?

"This unhappy secret must be disclosed; they must have a complete understanding."

Which lines from the passage support the inference that Nora has skills beyond her duties as a homemaker? Check all that apply.

"there is something that is called, in business, quarterly interest" "and another thing called payment in installments" "I have had to save a little here and there, where I could"

Which themes from the play challenge the cultural expectations of the period in which A Doll's House is set? Check all that apply.

An oppressive society fails to recognize the value of women. The oppressed live an unsatisfying life. Living a lie will eventually lead to a crisis.

How does the interaction between the nurse and Nora advance the plot?

It demonstrates that Nora is considering leaving her children.

Which statement best explains how exposition helps a playwright develop social issues in a play?

Exposition develops social issues by introducing conflicts and settings.

Which statement best explains how Ibsen creates suspense in this passage?

He uses dramatic irony because the audience knows that Nora is planning to kill herself, while Torvald does not.

Which statement best explains the ending of the play?

Helmer calls Nora a hypocrite, and she leaves him and criticizes his treatment of her.

Which statements best describe the conflict? Select two options.

Helmer is controlling and does not want to be seen as one who lets his wife sway or control him. Helmer does not like the way Krogstad tries to be his equal, and he wants to fire him from the bank.

What questions should you ask when analyzing how a character develops a theme? Check all that apply.

How does the character react to conflict? How is the character changed by conflict? What lessons does the character learn based on the resolution of the conflict?

How does the interaction between Krogstad and Nora create suspense?

It causes the audience to become anxious about what Krogstad intends to do with the evidence he presents to Nora.

How does the conflict between Nora, Krogstad, and Torvald affect the plot?

It will have a major impact because it hints at future conflicts between Nora and her husband.

What conflict does Krogstad introduce?

Krogstad tries to blackmail Nora into getting Helmer to keep him at the bank by exposing her forgery.

Which theme is best demonstrated by the evidence in this passage?

Living a lie is not living at all.

Which theme is best developed through the events described in this passage?

Monetary concerns can sometimes outweigh personal desires.

Which statement best explains how Mrs. Linde's character archetype of the caregiver develops the theme that women make sacrifices in society?

Mrs. Linde had no freedom of choice when her husband proposed to her.

Which themes are best demonstrated by the evidence in this passage? Select two options.

Mrs. Linde's desire to work to support her family demonstrates the theme "making sacrifices to support others is worth it." Mrs. Linde's view of her past decisions demonstrates the theme "a lack of love and family can make one feel purposeless."

Which statement best compares Nora and Torvald's traits?

Nora can be deceptive, but Torvald can be condescending when he treats Nora like a child.

How does Nora's character develop the theme that taking ownership of your own life is sometimes necessary?

Nora decides that her decisions to be a wife and raise children were wrong, so she is leaving in order to educate herself properly.

Which statement best describes the conflict?

Nora has forged her father's name on the loan she received from Krogstad, and he is threatening to expose her to Helmer.

What prediction does this excerpt best support?

Nora is going to beg Helmer to let Krogstad keep his job.

What does the audience know that Doctor Rank does not?

Nora is manipulating Doctor Rank for a favor.

How does Ibsen use dramatic irony to create suspense in this passage?

Nora tells Helmer that there are no letters in the box, while the audience knows that there is a letter from Krogstad.

How does this interaction between Nora and the nurse affect the plot?

Nora thinks about leaving her own family, which builds suspense.

What is the best inference about Nora's character, based on this passage?

Nora understands business and has capabilities beyond her duties as a homemaker.

What prediction does this excerpt best support?

Nora will decide to leave her family.

How do the archetypes depicted in this passage reveal a theme in the play?

Nora's depiction as an oppressed innocent reveals the theme that the oppressed live unsatisfying lives.

Which statement best explains how the plot structure contributes to the theme in this passage?

Nora's speech resolves the conflict and develops the theme that women have an equal right to be free.

Which inference about Nora does this passage best support?

She is glad that she finally has money to spend on gifts for the holidays.

Which statement is the best explanation of the dramatic irony in this passage?

The audience knows that Nora has lied and that therefore Helmer's complaint about liars is contradictory to his actual situation.

Which statement best describes the dramatic irony in this passage?

The audience knows that Nora is intentionally failing to dance correctly, but Helmer does not.

How does the conflict in this passage develop the social issue of gender inequality?

The author highlights a woman's inability to borrow money without a man's signature.

Which statement best describes how an author uses indirect characterization?

The author uses actions, thoughts, and speech to reveal character traits to an audience.

Which statement best describes how the interaction between Nora and Helmer develops the plot?

The couple has reached a point where the conflict has become more complicated.

Which statement best describes the dramatic structure of the play A Doll's House?

The dramatic structure of A Doll's House has three acts, or plot divisions.

One topic of a story is innocence. Which statements are universal themes associated with this topic? Select three options.

The path from innocence to experience can be long and difficult. The loss of innocence is a result of gaining experience and making mistakes. Protecting the innocence of others prevents them from taking risks in their lives.

What is a universal theme?

a message about the human condition that people, regardless of differences, understand on a personal level

Which element in this passage tells the reader who the characters are?

the speaker tags