Name A Doll’s House

Date Act I Review

Period Cardillo

1. The author of the play is .

2. Explain when and where the play takes place. Be Specific

3. List the 3 nicknames Helmer gives his wife.

4. In a short sentence describe the overall tone Torvald directs toward is wife.

5. Torvald Helmer is a but his new job is

.

6. What country did the Helmer’s visit during their vacation?

7. Why?

8. Torvald compares his wife to whom?

9. What event will the Helmer’s attend December 26th?

10. Who does Torvald attribute people’s bad morals to?

11. Explain the crime which Nora and Krogstad have both committed. Be specific
when explaining Nora’s crime.
12. Explain the rule which Nora is under concerning sweets.
13. Define dramatic irony.

14. Explain(in your own words) an example of dramatic irony.

15. What is Nora’s initial reaction to Torvald’s explanation of Krogstad’s crime and
character flaw? Use a quote to provide evidence!

16. Dr. Rank is a .

17. How does Nora attempt to get what she wants form her husband?

18. Describe Christina Linden—

Her relationship to Nora—

Why is she here?

Describe her past?