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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Second, Chapters XX - XXVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who asks Arthur about hiring Little Dorrit?
(a) Mr. Merdle.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Mrs. Merdle.
(d) Flora.

2. Why does Arthur want to call Amy "Little Dorrit"?
(a) Because he thinks it would be a cute nickname.
(b) Because he had a dream about someone named "Little Dorrit."
(c) Because that is what people close to her call her.
(d) Because he read it in a book once.

3. Who comes to visit Arthur when he returns home from meeting Cavalletto for the first time?
(a) A ghost.
(b) His mother.
(c) Amy.
(d) Tip.

4. What does Mrs. Cowan think about Henry?
(a) That he is too good for her daughter.
(b) That he will never amount to much.
(c) That he is secretly in love with her.
(d) That he is gay.

5. Who hosts a farewell dinner for Mr. Dorrit?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Fanny.
(d) The Merdle household.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to Arthur's old girlfriend while he has been in China?

2. What piece of jewelry of Franny's does Amy comment on during a visit?

3. Who is Henry Gowan?

4. Who does William tell Amy society demands must be the next one to marry?

5. What does Henry make Lion do when he misbehaves?

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