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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. Why does Pancks have more difficulty than normal in collecting rents?
(a) Because the country is going through a recession and no one has any funds.
(b) Because people know that Merdle does not really need the money.
(c) Because people have learned they can take advantage of him.
(d) Because no one respects him anymore.

2. Who is Frederick?
(a) Amy's father.
(b) Amy's boyfriend.
(c) Amy's uncle.
(d) Amy's brother.

3. Who do the Meagles' servants think they see at the gate one evening?
(a) Tattycoram.
(b) Miss Wade.
(c) Flora.
(d) A very big, scary dog.

4. How does Miss Wade pay her bills?
(a) Her father is involved in illegal activities.
(b) She has the patent for a new sewing machine.
(c) She doesn't; she is horribly in debt.
(d) She lives off of a trust fund.

5. For how long has Mr. Clennam been in China before he returns home?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 20 months.
(c) 20 days.
(d) 20 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does "Little Dorrit" open?

2. Where does Rigaud meet Cavalletto?

3. How does Little Dorrit feel about her travels in comparison with the rest of her family?

4. What kind of wedding do Fanny and Sparkler have?

5. Who does Edward mention during breakfast with the Dorrits that he spent an evening with in Venice?

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