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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What person does Amy agree to allow Arthur to set free (through paying off his debts)?
(a) Herself.
(b) Tip.
(c) Frederick.
(d) Her father.

2. What request of Arthur does Pet make?
(a) That he lend her money so she can elope.
(b) That he look after her father when she leaves.
(c) That he lend her money so she can put a down payment on a house.
(d) That he marry her instead.

3. For how long has Mr. Clennam been in China before he returns home?
(a) 20 months.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 20 weeks.
(d) 20 days.

4. What will happen to Henry's debts as a result of his marriage to Minnie?
(a) They will disappear because of laws during the time.
(b) He must repay them before the marriage can take place.
(c) They will be condemned to poverty until he can pay the loans back.
(d) They will be paid.

5. How do Henry and Minnie depart from their wedding?
(a) By limo.
(b) By horseback.
(c) By carriage.
(d) By train.

6. Who has John Chivery admired for most of his life?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Pet.
(c) Amy Dorrit.
(d) Franny.

7. What has Monsieur Rigaud been charged with in prison?
(a) Kidnapping a princess.
(b) Stealing some bread.
(c) Stealing a famous painting.
(d) Murdering his wife.

8. Where does Arthur first arrange to meet Amy?
(a) At Frederick's home.
(b) At the bank.
(c) At his mother's home.
(d) At the iron bridge.

9. What does Pancks continually tell Little Dorrit?
(a) That he will tell her fortune one day.
(b) That he knows her deepest, darkest secret.
(c) That she should be careful riding trains.
(d) That he will marry her one day.

10. How does Arthur react to the idea that Amy might have a suitor in John?
(a) He is proud.
(b) He is distressed.
(c) He could care less one way or the other.
(d) He is happy.

11. Who is Tattycoram?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Meagles's boss.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Meagles's maid.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Meagles's daughter.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Meagles's governess.

12. Who is Arthur surprised to get a visit from one day in his office?
(a) Amy's father.
(b) Flora and her late husband's aunt.
(c) His mother.
(d) An old friend of his from China.

13. Where does Little Dorrit live?
(a) In Mrs. Flintwich's house.
(b) In Mrs. Clennam's house.
(c) In the airport.
(d) In a debtors' prison.

14. Why does Arthur want to call Amy "Little Dorrit"?
(a) Because he had a dream about someone named "Little Dorrit."
(b) Because he read it in a book once.
(c) Because that is what people close to her call her.
(d) Because he thinks it would be a cute nickname.

15. Who does Arthur run into during his walk to the Meagles?
(a) Daniel Craig.
(b) Daniel McCarthy.
(c) Daniel Doyce.
(d) Daniel Deronda.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Arthur consider courting during his time at the Meagles?

3. Who took Maggy in when her family abandoned her?

4. What does Cavalletto do as soon as Rigaud falls asleep when they first meet?

5. Who is Frederick?

(see the answer keys)

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