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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 do the boys do when they see this scene?

2. Crowl comes with what news?

3. What does Ralph promise Sir Mulberry Hawk?

4. While out on a walk through the school's gardens, Nicholas meets Fanny and Tilda who do what?

5. What does Kate ask Ralph?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Miss Snevellicci and Nicholas go to canvas for financial support for the company?

2. With whom is Kate alone? Why?

3. What happens when Nicholas encounters John Bowdie?

4. Where is Noggs expected?

5. Where does Nicholas travel? Why?

6. What does Ralph learn about his plans?

7. What happens to Kate at the party?

8. How does Mrs. Nickleby help Verisopht, Hawk, Pluck, and Pyke?

9. Why does Ralph come calling on Kate and her mother?

10. How does Miss Knag change when an elderly lord and his young fiancee enter to store?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme and story of Nicholas Nickleby is a reminder.

Part 1) Summarize the story. Of what is it a reminder.

Part 2) What is the author's purpose for writing a story? Why was it made into a play?

Part 3) How does this play enhance or detract from Dickens' story? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Integrity is lost partially through the play.

Part 1) What is integrity? How is it lost? Who loses it? Why do they lose it?

Part 2) How can readers relate to this? How is it relevant today?

Part 3) What is significant about Nicholas' behavior during this part of the play? What does this show about his transformation?

Essay Topic 3

The song sung by the company is ironic.

Part 1) What is the song that they sing? Why do they sing it?

Part 2) What is ironic about this song?

Part 3) What is the purpose of this song and it irony?

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