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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does David find the London school closed?
(a) Holiday period.
(b) It caught on fire.
(c) It has been condemned.
(d) It is summer.

3. Why do the Micawbers have to leave Plymouth?
(a) Because they get kicked out of their house.
(b) Because they cannot stop fighting with each other.
(c) Because Mrs. Micawber's family is unable to provide financial assistance.
(d) They do not leave Plymouth.

4. Who begins to court David's mother?
(a) Mr. Murdstone.
(b) Mr. Creakle.
(c) Mr. Micawber.
(d) Mr. Copperfield.

5. Who does Miss Betsey allow to live with her to avoid being taken to a mental institution?
(a) Mr. Creakle.
(b) Mr. Wickfield.
(c) Dora.
(d) Mr. Dick.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Dick visits David at school, what does he tell David has frightened Miss Betsey?

2. How does David feel in his new lodgings with the Wickfields?

3. Whose presence disturbs David while he stays at the Wickfields' house?

4. What about David's birth offends his great aunt, Miss Betsey Trotwood?

5. Why does David sell most of his clothes on his journey?

(see the answer key)

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