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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 53 | Chapter 54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of stepfather is Mr. Murdstone?
(a) Loving.
(b) Kind.
(c) Strict.
(d) Generous.

2. What announcement at Peggotty's home is interrupted by David and Steerforth's arrival?
(a) Emily and Ham are engaged.
(b) Emily is moving to Australia.
(c) Peggotty is getting married.
(d) Emily is pregnant.

3. What does David buy with his extra income in Chapter 43?
(a) A new horse.
(b) An engagement ring.
(c) An apprenticeship.
(d) A small cottage.

4. 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 breaks off their engagement.
(c) She tells him that she loves him too much for financial matters to concern her.
(d) She tells him that she is marrying someone else.

5. Who does David see when he returns late to his aunt's house in Chapter 47?
(a) Steerforth.
(b) Uriah Heep.
(c) Mr. Micawber.
(d) The same man that was bothering her in London.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ham arrives at the Peggotty home without Emily, what does he secretly tell David?

2. What does David hope will make Dora become more serious?

3. Who does David serve as apprentice under by Miss Betsey's arrangement?

4. Why does Dora state that it is better for her to die now?

5. Why does Littimer bring Miss Mowcher to Steerforth?

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