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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rigaud go to the Clennam house to collect while Arthur is in debtors' prison?

2. How is Dorrit behaving when he returns to see Amy after being in London?

3. With whom does Dorrit like to go exploring?

4. Who does Henry Gowan spend a lot of time with in Venice?

5. Where are the Meagles going to go see their daughter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rigaud threaten will happen to Mrs. Clennam by the time the debtors' prison doors are closed if she does not pay his ransom demands?

2. What does Merdle do during his visit with Fanny and Sparkler shortly before he dies?

3. What kind of background is revealed about Miss Wade through the papers she gives Arthur?

4. What does Little Dorrit do for Arthur while he is in debtors' prison?

5. What does Little Dorrit report to Arthur about Minnie's marriage?

6. Who does Dorrit recognize in his final days?

7. Why is Flora's introduction of herself to Mr. Dorrit embarrassing?

8. Why does Miss Wade take Tattycoram in?

9. Why is Dorrit so mortified to be seen with John Chivery?

10. Why does Henry insist on his friendship and connection with Blandois?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role that Rigaud plays in "Little Dorrit" and at least 3 literary devices Dickens uses to discuss his character.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism behind the Dorrit family's residence in the debtors' prison, using direct examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at least three acts of kindness Arthur does within the first fifteen chapters that show the reader what kind of character he is.

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