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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Second, Chapters VIII - XIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Lion?
(a) Minnie's cat.
(b) Minnie's ferret.
(c) Minnie's dog.
(d) Minnie's parrot.

2. Who asks Arthur about hiring Little Dorrit?
(a) Flora.
(b) Mrs. Merdle.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Mr. Merdle.

3. How does Amy feel about the way Franny came about her piece of jewelry from Mrs. Merdle?
(a) She doesn't really feel strongly one way or the other.
(b) She does not approve of it.
(c) She plans to steal it for herself.
(d) She is jealous.

4. What is Mr. Merdle's apparent financial situation?
(a) He had money but lost it.
(b) He doesn't care about money one way or the other.
(c) He is very wealthy.
(d) He has always been very poor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the Dorrit family vacationing when Book 2 opens?

2. Who does Mr. Pancks begin to employ?

3. Why does Pancks have more difficulty than normal in collecting rents?

4. Who gives her approval to the marriage between Henry and Minnie?

5. What does Arthur see happening in town after he leaves Pancks for the first time?

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