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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter XIX, why is Dorrit not greeted by Amy when he arrives home?
(a) She has fallen and broken her ankle quite badly.
(b) He is surprising her on purpose.
(c) He wasn't expected until the next day.
(d) She is mad at him.

2. How does Dorrit treat John Chivery when he sees him waiting after his farewell dinner?
(a) He is quiet until they can celebrate inside his house.
(b) He is quite rude.
(c) He hugs him with joy.
(d) He pretends not to recognize him at all and completely ignores him.

3. How do people react to Dorrit's behavior at the Merdles' dinner?
(a) They just ignore it.
(b) They find it quite funny, actually.
(c) They get so angry that they throw him out on the street.
(d) They are shocked.

4. What item does John Chivery bring to Dorrit after his farewell dinner?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) A new phone.
(c) An old book.
(d) Cigars.

5. Who does Dorrit ask to advise him regarding his money?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Merdle.
(c) Pancks.
(d) Arthur, because he knows he's honest.

6. Where does Mr. Dorrit think he is while at dinner with the Merdles?
(a) He doesn't know.
(b) On a train.
(c) America.
(d) A dollhouse.

7. How does Arthur feel when his visitors leave?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Optimistic about what the future might bring.
(c) Very sad.
(d) He could care less one way or the other.

8. What do the Meagles request of Arthur while they are away visiting their daughter?
(a) That he live in their house and spy on their neighbors.
(b) That he accompany them.
(c) That he watch over their house.
(d) That he not write or talk to them anymore.

9. Who does Arthur think of while he sits in debtors' prison?
(a) No one; he feels completely alone.
(b) Chivery.
(c) Little Dorrit.
(d) His mother.

10. What item does Miss Wade give Arthur that she claims will explain why she hates Blandois and Minnie?
(a) Bank notes.
(b) A video recording.
(c) A journal.
(d) Some papers.

11. What event do Minnie and Amy attend the night after visiting Henry's studio?
(a) The symphony.
(b) A ball.
(c) An art gallery opening.
(d) The opera.

12. Where are Miss Wade, Tattycoram, and Flora all living when Arthur goes to see Tattycoram?
(a) At the debtors' prison.
(b) At Casby's house.
(c) In a very fancy house in Bleeding Heart Yard.
(d) At an all-girls school.

13. Who does Minnie bring to Henry's studio?
(a) Mrs. General.
(b) Blandois.
(c) Amy and Arthur.
(d) Fanny and Amy.

14. What kind of marriage did Mrs. Clennam have with her husband before he died?
(a) Magical.
(b) None; their marriage was actually a sham.
(c) Disastrous.
(d) Happy.

15. How does Fanny respond to Frederick's scolding about how she treats Amy?
(a) She is kinder for the rest of the day.
(b) She refuses to talk the rest of the day.
(c) She is just meaner when Frederick is not around.
(d) She throws a hissy fit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry make Lion do when he misbehaves?

2. Why does Amy tell Franny she should not get married?

3. Who does William tell Amy society demands must be the next one to marry?

4. What makes Mrs. Clennam finally leave the house?

5. What relationship of Amy's particularly suffers once her family becomes wealthy?

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