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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37 | Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ham arrives at the Peggotty home without Emily, what does he secretly tell David?
(a) That Emily has run away with another man.
(b) That he is not in love with Emily.
(c) That Emily is pregnant.
(d) That he is interested in men.

2. How does Dora's father find out about the relationship between David and Dora?
(a) Through Miss Murdstone's snooping.
(b) He intercepts a letter between David and Dora.
(c) Dora tells him.
(d) David tells him.

3. How does Dora react when she learns of the change in David's financial circumstances?
(a) She begs David never to mention poverty or hard work to her again.
(b) She tells him that she is marrying someone else.
(c) She breaks off their engagement.
(d) She tells him that she loves him too much for financial matters to concern her.

4. What happens when Miss Betsey privately speaks with a man on the street who obviously disturbs her?
(a) She cries to David about it.
(b) She returns agitated, with most of the money in her purse gone.
(c) She slaps the man.
(d) She does not talk to a man on the street who obviously disturbs her.

5. What is the name of the carriage driver who wants to marry Peggotty?
(a) Mr. Murdstone.
(b) Mr. Barkis.
(c) Mr. Micawber.
(d) Mr. Creakle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Dora stop communicating with David in Chapter 38?

2. Where does David live when he goes to London to work?

3. Who visits David at his new lodgings after he obtains his apprenticeship?

4. What does David resolve to do to escape his horrible life?

5. Who does Ham see talking with Emily in town before she runs away?

(see the answer key)

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