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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Arthur offer to help Cavalletto?
(a) Because he is trying to impress a girl.
(b) Because he is from Marseilles too.
(c) Because he has such a kind face.
(d) Because he looks strangely familiar.

6. Who does Arthur consider courting during his time at the Meagles?
(a) No one; this is a trick question.
(b) Daniel's girlfriend.
(c) Little Dorrit.
(d) Their daughter, Pet.

7. What is Blandois's real name?
(a) Franklin.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Rigaud.
(d) Jeremiah.

8. What is Daniel's request of Arthur before they become business partners?
(a) That he start dressing in a uniform.
(b) That they split the profits 70/30.
(c) That he sign a non-disclosure agreement.
(d) That he look over the books and the workshop.

9. Who does Daniel confess to Arthur that he doesn't like?
(a) Amy.
(b) Cavalletto.
(c) Gowan.
(d) Franklin.

10. Who holds the biggest lien against Amy's father?
(a) Mr. Clennam.
(b) The government.
(c) The Fredericks.
(d) Tite Barnacle.

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

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

13. Who is Henry a beneficiary of?
(a) The Barnacle family.
(b) The Dorrit family.
(c) The Clennam family.
(d) A government lottery.

14. What is Pet's real name?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Franny.
(c) Minnie.
(d) Amy.

15. What does Fanny get mad at Amy for doing with Nandy?
(a) Lending him money.
(b) Kissing him.
(c) Running off with him.
(d) Being seen with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Cavalletto end up living when he first comes to town?

2. What piece of jewelry of Franny's does Amy comment on during a visit?

3. Who is John Edward Nandy?

4. Where does Rigaud go when he escapes from prison?

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

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