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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. Who represents the wealthy industrial classes?

2. Who is the older Nickleby son?

3. Crowl comes with what news?

4. Kate is alone when who arrives to repossess the Mantalinis' belongings?

5. To avoid confrontation with the Kenwigs, what has this man arranged?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the boys at Dotheboys Hall.

2. How does Nicholas end up fighting Hawk?

3. What happens when Ralph arrives at his office?

4. To where do Nicholas and Smike head?

5. What happens to Kate at the party?

6. What does Crummles tell the company, when he arrives with Nicholas and Smike?

7. What happens when Noggs goes downstairs?

8. What does Ralph convince Squeers to do?

9. In a roadside tavern, what do Nicholas and Smike learn?

10. What does Miss Knag do for Kate?

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

Nicholas has a temper.

Part 1) How does this temper change throughout the story?

Part 2) How does his journey of transformation affect his temper? Why?

Part 3) Based on what takes place when Nicholas' temper flares, what might Dickens think about this reaction to anger?

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