Practice Rising Tension - 2.3.6 | ICSE Class 12 English Elective – Unit 3: A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen | ICSE Class 12 English Elective
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2.3.6 - Rising Tension

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What secret does Nora keep from Torvald?

💡 Hint: Think about the situation that made her take such a drastic step.

Question 2

Easy

What does Torvald think of Krogstad?

💡 Hint: Consider how Torvald reacts to Nora's plea for Krogstad's job.

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Question 1

What ultimately drives Nora's rising tension in Act One?

  • Her relationship with her children
  • Her secret loan
  • Torvald's promotion

💡 Hint: Think about the underlying issues that affect her behavior.

Question 2

True or False: Torvald understands the gravity of Nora's situation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on Torvald's attitude towards Nora’s concerns throughout the text.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the themes of deception and gender roles in A Doll’s House, analyze how Nora's actions reflect the societal expectations of women in the 19th century.

💡 Hint: Consider how Nora's choices reveal a critique of societal norms.

Question 2

Discuss how the Christmas tree's deterioration parallels Nora's personal crisis in Act One. What does this suggest about the nature of her circumstances?

💡 Hint: Look for specific moments in the play where the state of the Christmas tree mirrors Nora's emotional state.

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