Question

read the excerpt from act 2 of a dolls house. nora: going up to helmer i have wanted you so much, torvald dear. helmer: was that the dressmaker? nora: no, it was christine; she is helping me to put my dress in order. you will see i shall look quite smart. helmer: wasnt that a happy thought of mine, now? nora: splendid! but dont you think it is nice of me, too, to do as you wish? helmer: nice?—because you do as your husband wishes? well, well, you little rogue, i am sure you did not mean it in that way. but i am not going to disturb you; you will want to be trying on your dress, i expect. nora: i suppose you are going to work. helmer: yes. shows her a bundle of papers. look at. what prediction does this excerpt best support? nora is going to ask helmer to pay off the debt. nora is going to tell helmer that she borrowed money. nora is going to beg helmer to let krogstad keep his job. nora is going to ask helmer to replace the dress.

Explanation:

In the context of "A Doll's House", Nora has a complex relationship with Helmer and is involved in a situation with Krogstad. There is no indication in the excerpt about debt - payment, borrowing money revelation, or dress - replacement. However, Nora's interactions and the overall plot context suggest she is concerned about Krogstad's job situation and may plead with Helmer to let Krogstad keep his job.

Answer:

Nora is going to beg Helmer to let Krogstad keep his job.