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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As soon as the members of the company discover that Nicholas is a playwright, what do they do?
(a) Begin to ignore him.
(b) Want his autograph.
(c) Start asking him which parts they will be play in the new play.
(d) Ask about auditions for his plays.

2. At a tavern in the lower class end of London, what is Wackford Squeers, the headmaster of Dotheboys Hall, doing?
(a) Shopping for school supplies.
(b) Abusing two boys in his charge.
(c) Teaching a spelling lesson.
(d) Picking up students for his school.

3. What do the boys do when they see this scene?
(a) They gather around and cheer Nicholas on.
(b) They run away.
(c) They stand in shocked silence.
(d) They gather around and cheer on Mr. Squeers.

4. While out on a walk through the school's gardens, Nicholas meets Fanny and Tilda who do what?
(a) Stage a little scene which ends with Fanny fainting into Nicholas' arms.
(b) Ignore him.
(c) Get him into trouble with Mr. Squeers.
(d) Giggle and flirt with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Nickleby take her two children with her to see Ralph?

2. Crowl comes with what news?

3. What does Crowl volunteer to do?

4. How does Ralph react when Kate begins to cry out of gratitude and relief?

5. The Kenwigs ask Nicholas to stay. How does he respond?

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