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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the First, Chapters XXXI - XXXVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is John Chivery the son of?
(a) A famous actress.
(b) The mayor.
(c) A prison guard.
(d) A famous actor.

2. What is the Bleeding Heart Yard?
(a) The name of the inner courtyard at Arthur's house.
(b) Just the name of the town square.
(c) A very exclusive hotel.
(d) A rental area for lower-income folks.

3. Where do the Meagles live?
(a) Birmingham.
(b) Oxford.
(c) Twickenham.
(d) Shippencam.

4. What secret is Little Dorrit actually keeping from Arthur when he asks?
(a) That she is in love with him.
(b) That she is going to run off with a different young man.
(c) That she is planning a really fun birthday party for him.
(d) That she knows about his inheritance.

5. Where do the Barnacles stay when they come for Henry and Minnie's wedding?
(a) This is a trick question; the novel doesn't say.
(b) The Meagles residence.
(c) The debtors' prison.
(d) Arhtur's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Mr. and Mrs. Meagles's daughter?

2. Who does Mr. Pancks begin to employ?

3. Who is Arthur surprised to get a visit from one day in his office?

4. Why does Arthur offer to help Cavalletto?

5. What does Mr. Pancks do for a living?

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