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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Fanny enters her marriage, who is Amy stuck with spending most of her time with?
(a) Herself alone.
(b) Her pet parrot.
(c) Mrs. General.
(d) Her father.

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

3. While Arthur is visiting, what brings about an argument between Tattycoram and Miss Wade?
(a) A story in that morning's newspaper.
(b) A news report everyone hears on the radio.
(c) Tattycoram's question about the Meagles.
(d) Arthur complimenting one of them on their clothes.

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

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

6. What kind of wedding do Fanny and Sparkler have?
(a) A spectacular one.
(b) One inside of an ice-skating rink.
(c) A secret one.
(d) A modest one.

7. Why does Amy tell Franny she should not get married?
(a) Because she is not in love.
(b) Because marriage is hard on a woman.
(c) Because she is only being courted for her money.
(d) Because she is too young.

8. Where does Arthur go to try to obtain a license for Daniel's invention?
(a) His senator, since nothing else is working.
(b) The mayor.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) The Circumlocution Office.

9. What other characters are with the Dorrits when Book 2 opens?
(a) Henry Gowan.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Minnie Meagle.
(d) Blandois.

10. Where is the Dorrit family vacationing when Book 2 opens?
(a) Paris.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Germany.
(d) The Alps of Italy.

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

12. Who filed the original complaint about Mr. Blandois going missing?
(a) Mrs. Merdle.
(b) Mrs. Clennam.
(c) Mrs. Maggy.
(d) Mrs. Blandois.

13. Why does Pancks have more difficulty than normal in collecting rents?
(a) Because the country is going through a recession and no one has any funds.
(b) Because no one respects him anymore.
(c) Because people know that Merdle does not really need the money.
(d) Because people have learned they can take advantage of him.

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

15. Why is Mr. Dorrit interested in building connected with Sparkler?
(a) He wants to be in the paper more, and Sparkler works as a reporter.
(b) He loves him because of his name.
(c) He might meet Merdle through him.
(d) He thinks it might help his painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cavalletto do that makes Arthur think he may know Blandois?

2. Who does Fanny hint to Amy is courting her?

3. How do Fanny and Mrs. Merdle react to each other when they see each other abroad?

4. Who does Dorrit ask to advise him regarding his money?

5. Which character does Minnie dislike in Venice?

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