A Doll’s House: Act II Response Questions
English I
King
NAME__________________
Answer each of the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES.
1. Why does Nora repeatedly (and nervously) check the letter box at the beginning of Act
II?
2. What conclusion has Mrs. Linde arrived at regarding Nora and how she acquired the
money for the trip to Italy?
3. Explain the significance of the following quote: “Nice?—because you do as your
husband wishes? Well, well, you little rogue, I am sure you did not mena it in that
way…” (Ibsen 33).
4. Why does Nora refer to herself in Torvald’s presence by the very same nicknames he
uses for her? (i.e. “my little squirrel)
5. What specific reason does Torvald give for why he will not change his mind about firing
Krogstand?
6. What does Dr. Rank reveal to Nora? How do you think Nora feels about this revelation?
7. Discuss the significance of light and dark in Act II. What do they represent? (Think
specifically about the conversation between Nora and Dr. Rank.)
8. For what purpose does Krogstad come to visit in Act II?
9. How does Nora prevent Torvald from looking in the letter box?
10. Discuss the meaning of the following quote: “You should have let it alone; you must
prevent nothing. After all, it is splendid to be waiting for a wonderful thing to happen” (Ibsen
50). In your opinion, what wonderful thing is Nora waiting for?