Question

Nora: I may tell you that there is something that is called, in business, quarterly interest, and another thing called payment in installments, and it is always so dreadfully difficult to manage them. I have had to save a little here and there, where I could, you understand. I have not been able to put aside much from my housekeeping money, for Torvald must have a good table. I couldn't let my children be shabbily dressed; I have felt obliged to use up all he gave me for them, the sweet little darlings!

–A Doll’s House,
Henrik Ibsen

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”
“for Torvald must have a good table”
“the sweet darlings!”

Answer 1

Select the first three.

- “there is something that is called, in business, quarterly interest” — shows knowledge of financial/business terms.
- “and another thing called payment in installments” — likewise indicates understanding of financial arrangements.
- “I have had to save a little here and there, where I could” — shows she managed and budgeted money.

The last two lines express priorities/affection but don’t show skills beyond homemaking.