Question

This character “breaks out into smothered laughter” after a man remarks about “Society [turning] into a sick house” in response to the idea that the sick most need care. In a 2023 minimalist adaptation by Jaimie Lloyd, this character sits on a rotating stage before Act 3 and is played by Jessica Chastain. This character’s lack of economic freedom is examined (15[1])in a speech delivered to a Beijing women’s college (15[1])by (*) Lu Xun. A man often “shakes his finger” at this character, who is scolded “not so violently!” while dancing the tarantella. (10[1])After this character realizes that she has never had a serious conversation in an eight-year marriage, a play ends as she slams a door on a bank manager who fired Krogstad. (10[1])For 10 points, name this woman who walks out on her husband Torvald in A Doll’s House. ■END■

ANSWER: Nora Helmer [prompt on Helmer]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Quentin MotGeorgia Tech BGeorgia Tech C6015
Arya KarthikGeorgia Tech DGeorgia Tech A6915
Aidan LeahyGeorgia AGeorgia B9110
William BarnesTennessee AEmory A12210

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2023 ARCADIA at DukeEmory, Duke, YaleY1100%0%100%139.00
2023 ARCADIA at EmoryEmory, Duke, YaleY4100%50%0%85.50
2023 ARCADIA OnlineMaryland, OnlineY1100%0%0%75.00