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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. What does Arthur think of Henry upon their first meeting?
(a) He does not like him.
(b) He finds him boring but not likable or unlikable.
(c) He feels an instant connection to him.
(d) He thinks he looks strangely familiar.

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

3. What does Amy say when Arthur asks if he can all her "Little Dorrit"?
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes, but not in front of other people.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, but only in front of other people.

4. Who asks for assistance with John and Amy's relationship?
(a) Amy's father.
(b) John.
(c) The Chivery family.
(d) Amy.

5. Who is married to Mrs. Clennam?
(a) Arthur Clennam.
(b) Mr. Meagles.
(c) Jeremiah Flintwinch.
(d) Monsieur Rigaud.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which family has long been involved in the administration of the Circumlocution Office?

2. Who does Mr. Pancks begin to employ?

3. Who does Daniel confess to Arthur that he doesn't like?

4. How does Arthur react to the idea that Amy might have a suitor in John?

5. How do Henry and Minnie depart from their wedding?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Maggy that makes her character unique in "Little Dorrit"?

2. How did John Edward Nandy come to know William Dorrit?

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

4. Why does Arthur not want to join the family business?

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

6. What is Mrs. Flintwinch's dream about in Chapter XV (Book 1)?

7. What does Miss Wade think of Tattycoram when she first meets her?

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

9. What reaction does Amy have to her father's reaction to seeing her walking with Nandy?

10. Why does Amy refuse Arthur's offer to pay off her father's debts?

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