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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 46, as David passes the Steerforth house, who asks to speak with him?
(a) Mrs. Steerforth.
(b) Steerforth.
(c) Miss Dartle.
(d) Littimer.

2. How does David feel he must act due to his financial status in Chapter 35?
(a) Move to America.
(b) Stop associating with his aunt.
(c) Resign from his apprenticeship and tell Dora that he is poor.
(d) Marry a rich woman for her money.

3. Who do Mr. Peggotty and David search for in hopes of learning more information about Emily in Chapter 47?
(a) Martha.
(b) Steerforth.
(c) Rosa Dartle.
(d) Littimer.

4. What worries Agnes in Chapter 35?
(a) David's drunken behavior.
(b) Her pending wedding to Uriah Heep.
(c) Uriah Heep's influence over her father.
(d) David's love for Dora.

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

6. How does David feel about his relationship with Dora?
(a) Happy.
(b) Disappointed.
(c) Angry.
(d) He has no relationship with Dora.

7. Who drops hints about a relationship between Mrs. Strong and Jack Maldon?
(a) Uriah Heep.
(b) David.
(c) Jack Maldon.
(d) Dr. Strong.

8. Where does David go after tending to his aunt's business in Dover?
(a) Dover.
(b) Canterbury.
(c) Yarmouth.
(d) London.

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

10. What does David's family encourage him to do in Chapter 54?
(a) Write a book.
(b) Find a new wife.
(c) Have a child.
(d) Travel abroad.

11. Who hits Uriah Heep?
(a) David.
(b) Jack Maldon.
(c) Mrs. Strong.
(d) Dr. Strong.

12. What happens with Emily in Chapter 51?
(a) Emily reveals that she is pregnant.
(b) Emily does not appear in Chapter 51.
(c) Emily shares her story about what has happened since she ran away.
(d) Emily runs away from Mr. Peggotty.

13. What does David learn when he visits Dr. Strong?
(a) That Dr. Strong is divorcing Mrs. Strong.
(b) That Dr. Strong does not like David.
(c) That Jack Maldon has returned from India.
(d) That Dora has gotten married.

14. Where will this secret meeting occur?
(a) In front of the Debtor's Prison.
(b) London.
(c) Canterbury.
(d) Yarmouth.

15. What does David ask Agnes to promise in Chapter 39?
(a) To move to Australia to escape Uriah Heep.
(b) That she will not marry Uriah Heep out of duty to her father.
(c) To marry him if things do not work out with Dora.
(d) To marry Uriah Heep to help her father.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is David unable to share with Dora?

2. How does David earn extra money in Chapter 43?

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

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

5. Who travels with the Micawbers, Mr. Peggotty, and Emily in Chapter 57?

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