Question

Which statements describe key interactions in the play? Check all that apply.

Mrs. Linde listens to Nora’s problems and offers advice.
Nora experiences conflict with her husband and Krogstad.
Krogstad tries to help Torvald and Nora in whatever way he can.
Mrs. Linde is a longtime friend of Torvald’s and hopes that Nora can find her a job.
Doctor Rank is a friend to both Nora and Torvald, and they respect his advice.
Krogstad, who works for Torvald, secretly lent money to Nora, and intends to use this fact as blackmail.

Answer 1

The correct statements are: 1, 2, 5, and 6.

Brief notes:
- 1 (True): Mrs. Linde listens to Nora and offers practical advice.
- 2 (True): Nora has conflicts with her husband Torvald and with Krogstad.
- 3 (False): Krogstad does not try to help them; he initially uses the situation to his advantage.
- 4 (False): Mrs. Linde is Nora’s old friend, not a longtime friend of Torvald; she seeks work and asks Nora to help, but she isn’t Torvald’s longtime friend.
- 5 (True): Doctor Rank is a close family friend of both and is respected by them.
- 6 (True): Krogstad, who works for Torvald, lent Nora money secretly and threatens to expose her forgery.