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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nicholas do when he discovers Smike alone?
(a) He helps him with his math homework.
(b) He gives him a proper spelling lesson.
(c) He sends him away.
(d) He teaches him a geography lesson.

2. As Mrs. Nickleby appears, Ralph announces that he has found a position for Kate working for whom?
(a) A milliner and dressmaker.
(b) A weaver.
(c) A carpenter.
(d) A blacksmith.

3. What does Fanny write in a letter to Ralph?
(a) She keeps the attack on Squeers a secret.
(b) She exaggerates Nicholas' attack on Squeers.
(c) She tells only a part of the Squeers attack.
(d) She tells him how much she loves Nicholas.

4. What does Crowl volunteer to do?
(a) Go to the party in Noggs' place.
(b) Tell the family that Noggs will not be attending the party.
(c) Cook Noggs' dinner for him.
(d) Stay behind and keep an eye on Noggs' fire.

5. What does Squeers make this person do?
(a) Scrub the floors.
(b) Take Nicholas to his room.
(c) Do one hundred push-ups.
(d) Take the baggage in.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is odd about this place?

2. What does Fanny do when a servant girl tries to comfort her?

3. When Mrs. Nickleby asks Kate whether she has anything to say to her uncle, what does Kate say?

4. How does Pupker feel when he discovers that Nicholas is related to Ralph?

5. What does Kate ask Ralph?

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