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

2. How does Dora's father find out about the relationship between David and Dora?
(a) He intercepts a letter between David and Dora.
(b) Dora tells him.
(c) David tells him.
(d) Through Miss Murdstone's snooping.

3. What happens when Steerforth decides that he is done with Emily and suggests she marry Littimer?
(a) Littimer refuses and returns to Steerforth's house.
(b) Steerforth slaps her.
(c) She marries Littimer.
(d) She refuses and runs away.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dora's father react to the relationship between David and Dora?

2. How does David feel about his relationship with Dora?

3. What does Mrs. Strong say that worries David in Chapter 45?

4. What does David work on in Chapter 61?

5. Why does Dora stop communicating with David in Chapter 38?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the major problem that David discovers about his marriage to Dora in Chapter 44?

3. What happens when David confronts Agnes in Chapter 62?

4. What does David learn about Traddles when he returns to London in Chapter 59?

5. What does Miss Betsey tell David about the strange man in Chapter 47?

6. Why does Mr. Creakle write to David in Chapter 61?

7. What happens when David tries to improve Dora's thinking?

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

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

10. What does David do when he returns home in Chapter 40?

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