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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. Who helps execute Barkis' will?
(a) David.
(b) Peggotty.
(c) Traddles.
(d) Mr. Wickfield.

2. Who does Ham see talking with Emily in town before she runs away?
(a) Steerforth and Littimer.
(b) Mrs. Steerforth and Rosa Dartle.
(c) Miss Betsey and Mr. Dick.
(d) Traddles and Sophie.

3. What is the name of Steerforth's butler?
(a) Traddles.
(b) Dartle.
(c) Mr. Creakle.
(d) Littimer.

4. Who is the headmaster at David's new school while he stays with the Wickfields?
(a) Mr. Murdstone.
(b) Mr. Creakle.
(c) Uriah Heep.
(d) Dr. Strong.

5. Whose presence disturbs David while he stays at the Wickfields' house?
(a) Mrs. Wickfield.
(b) Mr. Wickfield.
(c) Uriah Heep, the clerk.
(d) Dora.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does David find the London school closed?

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

3. What student is first to return when the London school reopens after the holiday?

4. Why do the Micawbers have to leave Plymouth?

5. Where does Mr. Murdstone arrange for David to work?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Miss Betsey suggest David pursue as a career, and why?

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

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

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

6. What news does David learn when he visits Yarmouth in Chapter 30?

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

8. What happens immediately after David's mother's funeral?

9. Describe the conversation between David and Agnes in Chapter 25.

10. Describe the state of Tommy Traddles' affairs in Chapter 27.

(see the answer keys)

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