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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. Whose body is never found from the explosion at Mrs. Clennam's house?

2. Why does Pancks have more difficulty than normal in collecting rents?

3. How does Arthur feel when his visitors leave?

4. Who does Cavalletto recognize Blandois as when Arthur shows him the police bill with his picture on it?

5. What does Mrs. Clennam do with the money she receives upon her husband's death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Minnie assume has happened to her dog?

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

3. Who does Dorrit recognize in his final days?

4. How does Amy feel about her life once her sister marries?

5. What are the first signs that something is wrong with Mr. Dorrit?

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

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

8. What does Franny's marriage allow Dorrit entrance to?

9. What does Pancks tell Arthur about Casby and Wade?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the beginning of "Little Dorrit," Arthur views his relationship with Amy as a father-daughter relationship, yet they end up getting married by the time the novel concludes. Write a paper about whether or not Amy and Arthur should have gotten married.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

The character of Amy could be described as kind, giving, and good or as naive and someone who is taken advantage of by others. Choose either position and present a paper discussing what kind of character Amy is, using direct evidence from the text to support your argument.

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