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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does David decide to do in order to make sure Dora gets the life she requires?
(a) Give up on Dora.
(b) Allow Dora to marry someone else.
(c) Move to Australia.
(d) Work harder.

2. What is the major problem in David and Dora's marriage?
(a) Dora's inability to do anything practical.
(b) David loves Agnes.
(c) Dora is unable to get pregnant.
(d) Dora loves Steerforth.

3. Who makes preparations to go to Australia in Chapter 55?
(a) The Micawbers.
(b) Miss Betsey and Mr. Dick.
(c) Mr. Peggotty and Emily.
(d) David and Agnes.

4. What does David realize in Chapter 44?
(a) That Dora is ugly.
(b) That he loves another woman.
(c) That Dora loves another man.
(d) That Dora will never be a true partner for him.

5. Who travels with the Micawbers, Mr. Peggotty, and Emily in Chapter 57?
(a) Agnes.
(b) David.
(c) Miss Betsey.
(d) Martha.

6. Why does Dora state that it is better for her to die now?
(a) Because she hates her husband.
(b) Because she is tired of living.
(c) Because David still loves her, whereas in ten years he would grow bitter because she will never improve and become a better wife.
(d) Because she misses her father.

7. In Chapter 50, who summons David and takes him to a rooming house in London?
(a) Emily.
(b) Steerforth.
(c) Martha.
(d) Rosa Dartle.

8. Who is an attempt made to rescue in Chapter 55?
(a) Steerforth.
(b) Agnes.
(c) David.
(d) Ham.

9. Why does David refrain from telling Agnes that he loves her in Chapter 60?
(a) He is scared that she will return his feelings.
(b) He decides that he does not love her.
(c) He does tell her that he loves her.
(d) He feels he must sacrifice his love in order to preserve their friendship.

10. What does the simple act of placing the Strongs' hands together accomplish?
(a) Dr. Strong realizes that he hates his wife.
(b) Sets off the emotional scene that has been building for many years.
(c) They decide to get a divorce.
(d) Mrs. Strong faints.

11. What career move does David make in Chapter 48?
(a) He takes orders and becomes a member of the clergy.
(b) He returns to school to become a lawyer.
(c) He gives up on having a career.
(d) He publishes his first novel, and it is very successful.

12. What does Uriah Heep tell Mr. Wickfield in Chapter 39?
(a) His intentions to marry Agnes.
(b) His jealousy of David.
(c) He is poor.
(d) He has eloped with Agnes.

13. What is Mr. Micawber's position in Australia?
(a) He is a writer.
(b) He has been elected to a local government office.
(c) He is in jail for debt again.
(d) He is a lawyer.

14. What happens after David and Agnes discuss their feelings for one another?
(a) Agnes marries another man.
(b) They part ways forever.
(c) They marry quickly.
(d) They never discuss their feelings for one another.

15. What is David unable to share with Dora?
(a) His love.
(b) His money.
(c) His thoughts and feelings.
(d) His family and friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hits Uriah Heep?

2. What does David refrain from telling the Micawbers, Mr. Peggotty, and Emily about in Chapter 57?

3. Who senses the unhappiness of Dr. and Mrs. Strong in Chapter 45 and wants to help?

4. Who has managed to sort out the Wickfield estate and recover most of Miss Betsey's fortune?

5. Who does Miss Dartle confront in Chapter 50?

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