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Little Dorrit | Quiz

Charles Dickens
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Little Dorrit | Quiz

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1)

Which two characters end up living together? (from Book the First, Chapters XXV - XXX)

Amy and Affery.
Daniel and Cavalletto.
Arthur and Cavalletto.
Daniel and Arthur.
2)

What does Tattycoram ask of the Meagles when she returns from London? (from Book the Second, Chapters XXXII - XXXIV)

To pretend they never knew her.
To take her back.
To never speak to her again.
To act as godparents to her new baby.
3)

Who is John Edward Nandy? (from Book the First, Chapters XXXI - XXXVI)

A poor and good man.
A rich and snotty man.
A rich and boring man.
A poor and mean man.
4)

What is Pet's real name? (from Book the First, Chapters XXV - XXX)

Franny.
Amy.
Arthur.
Minnie.
5)

What profession is Henry going to attempt after his marriage? (from Book the First, Chapters XXXI - XXXVI)

Writing.
Investing.
Painting.
Baking.
6)

Which character does Minnie dislike in Venice? (from Book the Second, Chapters VI - VII)

Amy.
Blandois.
Arthur.
All of these answers are correct.
7)

Where does Pancks finally confront Casby? (from Book the Second, Chapters XXXII - XXXIV)

In the bakery.
In the courthouse.
At church.
In front of the renters of Bleeding Heart Yard.
8)

What has happened to Tip's fortune? (from Book the Second, Chapters XXXII - XXXIV)

It has blossomed because she didn't invest with Merdle.
It has been stolen by Rigaud.
It has also been lost.
It has been invested wisely.
9)

How does Fanny respond to Frederick's scolding about how she treats Amy? (from Book the Second, Chapters I-V)

She refuses to talk the rest of the day.
She is just meaner when Frederick is not around.
She throws a hissy fit.
She is kinder for the rest of the day.
10)

What does Fanny get mad at Amy for doing with Nandy? (from Book the First, Chapters XXXI - XXXVI)

Running off with him.
Kissing him.
Being seen with him.
Lending him money.
11)

In Chapter XIX, why is Dorrit not greeted by Amy when he arrives home? (from Book the Second, Chapters XVII - XIX)

She is mad at him.
She has fallen and broken her ankle quite badly.
He is surprising her on purpose.
He wasn't expected until the next day.
12)

Who does Fanny hint to Amy is courting her? (from Book the Second, Chapters VI - VII)

Sparkler.
Franklin.
Arthur.
Henry.
13)

Where do the Barnacles stay when they come for Henry and Minnie's wedding? (from Book the First, Chapters XXXI - XXXVI)

Arhtur's home.
The Meagles residence.
This is a trick question; the novel doesn't say.
The debtors' prison.
14)

With whose penknife does Merdle kill himself? (from Book the Second, Chapters XX - XXVI)

The Sparklers'.
The Blandois'.
The Cavallettos'.
The Merdles'.
15)

What is Blandois's real name? (from Book the First, Chapters XXV - XXX)

Arthur.
Jeremiah.
Franklin.
Rigaud.
16)

Who filed the original complaint about Mr. Blandois going missing? (from Book the Second, Chapters XIV - XVII)

Mrs. Clennam.
Mrs. Blandois.
Mrs. Maggy.
Mrs. Merdle.
17)

What is Merdle rumored to become shortly before his death? (from Book the Second, Chapters XX - XXVI)

A baron.
Mayor.
Broke.
President.
18)

What do the residents of the Bleeding Heart Yard think of Merdle? (from Book the Second, Chapters VIII - XIII)

That he better not visit them in person or people will attack him.
That he is too good to be true and is probably just a myth.
That he is a great man.
That he is a horrible landowner.
19)

What does Mrs. Clennam do with the money she receives upon her husband's death? (from Book the Second, Chapters XXVII - XXXI)

Burn it.
Keep it all.
Give some to charity.
Give some to her husband's secret lover.
20)

What does Amy report has happened to Fanny's husband's fortune? (from Book the Second, Chapters XXXII - XXXIV)

It has become ridiculously big.
It has been lost.
It decreased but still is enough for everyone to live on.
It has been confiscated by the government.
21)

Who does Edward mention during breakfast with the Dorrits that he spent an evening with in Venice? (from Book the Second, Chapters I-V)

Little Dorrit.
Blandois.
Arthur.
Sparkler.
22)

Which rooms do Mr. and Mrs. Sparkler occupy after their wedding? (from Book the Second, Chapters XIV - XVII)

The same ones used by Mrs. Merdle.
The same ones used by Amy and Arthur.
The same ones used by Henry and Minnie.
The ones used by the King and Queen many years ago.
23)

What does Henry make Lion do when he misbehaves? (from Book the Second, Chapters VI - VII)

Go out onto the street to be adopted by someone else.
Go back to the house.
Leave the room.
Go back to the pound.
24)

After Fanny enters her marriage, who is Amy stuck with spending most of her time with? (from Book the Second, Chapters XIV - XVII)

Her pet parrot.
Her father.
Mrs. General.
Herself alone.
25)

How does Jeremiah Flintwich treat Affery? (from Book the First, Chapters XXV - XXX)

Like a servant instead of a wife.
With love, kindness, and a lot of attention.
Like a wife instead of a servant.
Like a fragile doll that might break.
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