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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the close of the first performance of Nicholas' new play, who visits him?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Smike.
(c) Mr. Lillyvick.
(d) John.

2. As Squeers and Mrs. Squeers discuss Nicholas, what happens to Fanny?
(a) She becomes intrigued.
(b) She becomes angry.
(c) She becomes bored.
(d) She becomes irritated.

3. Who is the older Nickleby son?
(a) Ralph.
(b) John.
(c) Smike.
(d) Nicholas.

4. As he arrives at his office, what does Ralph's clerk give him?
(a) A letter informing him of his brother's death, that his brother's family has arrived in town, and that they would like to see him.
(b) A note from Bonney.
(c) His lunch.
(d) A bill for his laundry.

5. How does Mr. Lillyvick react when Noggs leaves suddenly?
(a) Excited.
(b) Happy.
(c) Surprised.
(d) Offended.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ralph promise Sir Mulberry Hawk?

2. Where is Noggs expected?

3. Melodramatic and overwrought, what does Mr. Mantalini do?

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

5. What is odd about this place?

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