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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13, where does David head toward?
(a) London.
(b) Dover.
(c) Yarmouth.
(d) Canterbury.

2. What does David resolve to do to escape his horrible life?
(a) To commit suicide.
(b) To flee to America.
(c) Run away and find his aunt, Miss Betsey Trotwood.
(d) To become very educated and find a better job.

3. Why does Mrs. Micawber suggest her husband take out an advertisement?
(a) To complain about Uriah Heep.
(b) To find a house.
(c) To advertise his skill and ask for employment.
(d) To find their missing daughter.

4. What does Miss Betsey suggest that David become?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A proctor.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A librarian.

5. What does Dora's friend inform David of?
(a) That Dora is going to become a nun.
(b) That Dora is getting married to Steerforth.
(c) That Dora is going to visit her in London and he is welcome to visit as well.
(d) That David has no chance with Dora so he should just leave her alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Jack Maldon going away to work?

2. Why is the suspicious person at Steerforth's house unable to obtain information from David?

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

4. Who does Tommy Traddles plan to marry?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when David arrives at Salem House?

2. How does Littimer make David feel?

3. Describe the two women that David tells Agnes about having crushes on in Chapter 18.

4. What do you think about Miss Betsey's conversation with the Murdstones?

5. How does Mrs. Steerforth react to learning her son has run away with Emily?

6. Describe David's dinner party in Chapter 28.

7. What happens when David finally arrives at Miss Betsey's house?

8. Before David leaves Canterbury, what does Agnes tell him?

9. How do the other characters feel about Mr. Murdstone?

10. How does Mrs. Steerforth feel about her son in Chapter 20?

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