Question

read the passage from a dolls house.
helmer: calls out from his room. is that my little lark twittering out there?
nora: busy opening some of the parcels. yes, it is!
helmer: is it my little squirrel bustling about?
nora: yes!
helmer: when did my squirrel come home?
nora: just now. puts the bag of macaroons into her pocket and wipes her mouth. come in here, torvald, and see what i have bought.
helmer: dont disturb me. a little later, he opens the door and looks into the room, pen in hand. bought, did you say? all these things? has my little spendthrift been wasting money again?
nora: yes but, torvald, this year we really can let
which inference about nora does this passage best support?
○ she is overwhelmed by the responsibilities she has during the holidays.
○ she is glad that she finally has money to spend on gifts for the holidays.
○ she is ashamed at having spent so much money on christmas presents.
○ she is proud of her husband and buys gifts to show off their fortune.

Explanation:

The passage shows Nora excitedly opening holiday parcels and telling Helmer to see her purchases. When he teases her about being a spendthrift, she argues they can afford it this year. This indicates she is happy to have money for holiday gifts, with no sign of overwhelm, shame, or intent to show off fortune.

Answer:

She is glad that she finally has money to spend on gifts for the holidays.