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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lion do in Henry's studio?
(a) Lunges at Blandois.
(b) Uses it as a litter box.
(c) Eats all the paints.
(d) Leaves his feathers all over the place.

2. How do Fanny and Mrs. Merdle react to each other when they see each other abroad?
(a) They get into an instant fight.
(b) They spit on each other.
(c) They pretend to be best friends.
(d) They decide the past is best forgotten.

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

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

5. What event of Mrs. Merdle's does Amy inform her father they have been invited to once he returns home?
(a) Mrs. Merdle's graduation ceremony.
(b) Mrs. Merdle's farewell dinner.
(c) Mrs. Merdle's renewal of her vows with her husband.
(d) Mrs. Merdle's wedding.

6. Whose approval of Fanny and Sparkler's marriage does Mr. Dorrit seek?
(a) Mrs. Merdle's.
(b) His deceased wife's; he visits her grave to "talk" to her.
(c) Frederick's.
(d) Amy's.

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

8. Where do Fanny and Sparkler go after their wedding?
(a) France.
(b) Scotland.
(c) England.
(d) America.

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

10. Who is acting as a model when Minnie visits Henry's studio?
(a) Mrs. General.
(b) Fanny and Amy.
(c) Blandois.
(d) Amy and Arthur.

11. How do the girls react to Lion's misbehavior?
(a) They find it pretty funny.
(b) The pretend to ignore it.
(c) They are shaken.
(d) They pretend it didn't happen but end up laughing about it later.

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

13. How does Miss Wade pay her bills?
(a) She has the patent for a new sewing machine.
(b) She doesn't; she is horribly in debt.
(c) Her father is involved in illegal activities.
(d) She lives off of a trust fund.

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

15. What does Panck request of Casby once while Arthur is visiting?
(a) To pay a bribe.
(b) To marry the Casby daughter.
(c) To banish Arthur forever.
(d) To sign some papers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Little Dorrit feel about her travels in comparison with the rest of her family?

2. Who hosts a farewell dinner for Mr. Dorrit?

3. While Arthur is visiting, what brings about an argument between Tattycoram and Miss Wade?

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

5. How does Fanny respond to Frederick's scolding about how she treats Amy?

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