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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Pancks do for a living?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Collect rents.
(c) Work for the Office of Circumlocution.
(d) Deliver mail.

3. Where does Arthur meet Mr. Pancks for the first time?
(a) While visiting Flora.
(b) On his way home from visiting Flora.
(c) On his way to visit Flora.
(d) At his mother's house.

4. Where does Arthur first see Little Dorrit?
(a) In the airport.
(b) In his mother's room.
(c) Out in the market.
(d) At her house.

5. Who is John Edward Nandy?
(a) A rich and snotty man.
(b) A rich and boring man.
(c) A poor and mean man.
(d) A poor and good man.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Henry a beneficiary of?

2. What is the name of Mr. and Mrs. Meagles's daughter?

3. What has Monsieur Rigaud been charged with in prison?

4. Who does Mr. Pancks begin to employ?

5. How does Arthur come to think of Little Dorrit during his walk to the Meagles?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Arthur decide to do when he sees a man being taken to the hospital after walking with Pancks for the first time?

2. What does Arthur realize when visiting with his old girlfriend, Flora, for the first time since his return to China?

3. What does Arthur ask Meagle to suggest to Daniel after they have all dined together at the Meagles for the first time?

4. How has Arthur's mother been living while her son has been in China?

5. What does Pet confide in Arthur during a private conversation between the two of them?

6. How is the character of Blandois introduced?

7. What is the purpose of the Circumlocution Office?

8. What does Mr. Merdle's physician say about him at a dinner party in Book 1?

9. How does Little Dorrit respond to Pancks's continual inquiries about her?

10. What allows Arthur to get away once Flora starts talking about rekindling their relationship?

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