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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby | Quiz

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1)

When Pupker gives Nicholas a list of things to do, how does Nicholas react? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 4-7)

He returns the list back to Pupker, telling him he is not interested.
He walks out.
He asks what Pupker would like done first.
He asks Pupker what he will be doing while he is doing all the work.
2)

After a chase, what happens to Peg, Squeers and the deed? (from Part 2, Act 3, Scenes 4-8)

They are caught by Nicholas.
They are all taken into custody.
They escape.
They disappear.
3)

Who sets off on a journey with Nicholas? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 8-11)

Smike.
Kate.
Fanny.
John.
4)

With what bad news does Noggs interrupt Nicholas? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 4-7)

Fanny wants to marry him.
Kate has lost her job.
Ralph has left town.
Ralph has returned early, has seen the letter from Fanny, and has gone straight to Mrs. Nickleby's.
5)

These two go through the Mantalinis' things and reveal what? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 8-11)

The Mantalinis are nice people, and they have changed their mind and do not want to take their things.
They came to the wrong house by mistake.
The Mantalinis are to be taken in lieu of cash payment for a debt.
There is nothing of value.
6)

Why does Bonney protest? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 16-17)

The company does not want more of Ralph's money.
The company will no longer be able to function.
The company does not want him to join.
The company does not want to be sold.
7)

How does Squeers encourage Peg into handing over the deed? (from Part 2, Act 3, Scenes 4-8)

He threatens her.
He bribes her.
He blackmails her.
He seduces her.
8)

Why does Mr. Charles chide Nicholas and Kate? (from Part 2, Act 3, Scenes 9-12)

For fearing Ralph.
For not trusting him.
For suggesting that they themselves would become corrupted if they came in contact with riches.
For not loving Frank and Madeline.
9)

Why does Nicholas slip away after the wedding? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 12-15)

He is not feeling well.
He is not happy about the wedding.
He received a letter.
He is anxious to learn the role of Romeo.
10)

Where does Nicholas say they are going? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 8-11)

Dotheboys Hall.
Devonshire.
Portsmouth.
London.
11)

What does Nicholas vow? (from Part 2, Act 1, Scenes 11-14)

To find his father.
To kill Ralph.
To marry Madeline.
To write to Ralph and sever their relationship completely.
12)

Of what does Hawk accuse Ralph? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 16-17)

Using Kate as bait to lure Verisopht into a financial arrangement.
Of keeping Kate all to himself.
Being romantically involved with Kate.
Having a shy, boring girl as his hostess.
13)

As soon as the members of the company discover that Nicholas is a playwright, what do they do? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 8-11)

Begin to ignore him.
Start asking him which parts they will be play in the new play.
Ask about auditions for his plays.
Want his autograph.
14)

Who does Mr. Snawley say he is? (from Part 2, Act 2, Scenes 5-7)

Smike's father.
Fanny's uncle.
Madeline's father.
Nicholas' father.
15)

How do Kate and Mrs. Nickleby react when Ralph confronts them with the information contained in Fanny's letter? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 4-7)

With love.
With anger.
With irritation.
With disbelief.
16)

How does Hawk respond when Kate tells him how intensely she dislikes him? (from Part 2, Act 1, Scenes 9-10)

He tells her it does not matter.
He walks away.
He apologizes for being so horrible.
He will leave her alone.
17)

Ralph orders Noggs to get a coach to take them to the Strand, which Noggs realizes will take Ralph where? (from Part 2, Act 2, Scenes 5-7)

To the home of Nickleby and Kate.
To Hawk.
To John.
To Nicholas.
18)

Into what does this final tableau for Romeo and Juliet transform? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scene 18)

A first tableau for A Christmas Carol.
A first tableau for this play.
A final tableau for this play.
A final tableau for A Christmas Carol.
19)

How does Ralph believe they can take revenge on Nicholas? (from Part 2, Act 3, Scenes 1-3)

By marrying Kate.
By finding the person who took the deed, taking the deed from her, and destroying it.
By catching him and having him put in jail.
By stealing his inheritance.
20)

About what does Charles Cheeryble confront Nicholas and Kate? (from Part 2, Act 3, Scenes 9-12)

Their fear of Ralph.
Their rejection of Frank and Madeline.
Their decision to leave London.
Their love for Frank and Madeline.
21)

Where is this couple married? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 12-15)

A small chapel in London.
City hall.
A tavern.
The Crummles'.
22)

Why do Kate and Mrs. Nickleby visit an invalid named Mrs. Wititterly? (from Part 2, Act 1, Scenes 1-8)

Mrs. Wititterly has advertised for a companion.
To bring her food.
To see if she needs anything.
To care for her.
23)

What does Kate refuse to do? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 16-17)

Back down.
Listen to the men.
Play Hawk's game.
Go home.
24)

After the men have gone, of what does Mrs. Wititterly accuse Kate? (from Part 2, Act 1, Scenes 9-10)

Stealing Hawk away from her.
Allowing a potential husband to walk out the door.
Manipulating the situation in order to be alone with Hawk and thereby advance her position at the expense of the Wititterlys.
Not caring enough about wealth.
25)

Nicholas returns despondently to Noggs' rooms. What does Noggs have for him? (from Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 4-7)

Good news.
Dinner.
Bad news.
A letter.
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