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

2. Who is Arthur surprised to get a visit from one day in his office?
(a) Amy's father.
(b) An old friend of his from China.
(c) His mother.
(d) Flora and her late husband's aunt.

3. What does Blandois declare to Flintwinch?
(a) That he knows who murdered his father.
(b) That he will kill him some day.
(c) That they will become good friends.
(d) That he has a secret treasure hidden away.

4. What does Arthur see happening in town after he leaves Pancks for the first time?
(a) A crowd bringing people to the hospital.
(b) A crowd about to riot over bread.
(c) A crowd attacking other people.
(d) A crowd waiting for him.

5. What has Monsieur Rigaud been charged with in prison?
(a) Murdering his wife.
(b) Kidnapping a princess.
(c) Stealing some bread.
(d) Stealing a famous painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character refuses to return to the Meagles household?

2. Where does Little Dorrit live?

3. How is Mr. Merdle held by the Society?

4. What kinds of lessons does Amy arrange for her sister?

5. Who is John Edward Nandy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Arthur astounded to learn over dinner with the Gowans?

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

3. How does Arthur feel about finding out about the Dorrit family fortune?

4. What happens to Tattycoram when she leaves the Meagles's house?

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

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

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

8. How is the character of Blandois introduced?

9. What happens to Amy as her family is preparing to leave the debtors' prison?

10. Why does Little Dorrit's father live in the debtors' prison?

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