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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. What does David learn about Mr. Murdstone in Chapter 59?
(a) That he has died.
(b) That he wants to apologize to David for his past cruelty.
(c) That he has many children.
(d) That he has succeeded in crushing his second wife's spirit.

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

3. Who receives a letter from Mrs. Micawber detailing Mr. Micawber's violent and secretive behavior?
(a) Traddles.
(b) Miss Betsey.
(c) David.
(d) Mr. Dick.

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

5. Who does David see when he returns late to his aunt's house in Chapter 47?
(a) Steerforth.
(b) Uriah Heep.
(c) The same man that was bothering her in London.
(d) Mr. Micawber.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does David go after tending to his aunt's business in Dover?

2. Who do Mr. Peggotty and David search for in hopes of learning more information about Emily in Chapter 47?

3. Who does David first visit when he returns after his travels abroad?

4. How long does David wander aimlessly through Europe before returning home?

5. What does Miss Betsey explain to David in Chapter 47?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Emily's adventures after leaving home.

2. When David visits Agnes in Chapter 39, why does Mrs. Heep follow them around?

3. What does David hear about Agnes in Chapter 60?

4. How does Dora's father react when he learns of the affair between David and Dora?

5. How does Mr. Peggotty's visit in Chapter 63 tie up the loose ends of the novel?

6. In Chapter 36, who finds work, and what work do they find?

7. How does Mr. Dick help Dr. and Mrs. Strong, and what is the result?

8. What happens when David sees Ham in Chapter 55?

9. After learning of his newly impoverished state, what does David decide to do, and what happens as a result?

10. In Chapter 42, what is revealed about Jack Maldon, and how does Dr. Strong react?

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