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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. Which family has long been involved in the administration of the Circumlocution Office?
(a) The Frederick family.
(b) The Barnacle family.
(c) The Dorrit family.
(d) The Clennam family.

2. Who has John Chivery admired for most of his life?
(a) Pet.
(b) Amy Dorrit.
(c) Franny.
(d) Arthur.

3. 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 waiting for him.
(c) A crowd attacking other people.
(d) A crowd about to riot over bread.

4. What does Cavalletto do as soon as Rigaud falls asleep when they first meet?
(a) Rob him.
(b) Run away.
(c) Tie him up.
(d) Report him to the police.

5. What proof does Panck present to Arthur about the Dorrit inheritance?
(a) Many documents.
(b) A video tape.
(c) Pictures confirming the information.
(d) A secret recording.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jeremiah Flintwich treat Affery?

2. Who is Arthur surprised to get a visit from one day in his office?

3. What does Blandois declare to Flintwinch?

4. What does Mrs. Cowan think about Henry?

5. Who took Maggy in when her family abandoned her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the character of Blandois introduced?

3. What role does Amy play in her family?

4. What reason does Pancks give Arthur for asking about information on the Dorrit family?

5. What is Franny's first relationship with Mrs. Merdle like?

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

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

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

9. What does Arthur realize about Pet and Henry when he first meets them during dinner at the Meagles's?

10. What is the purpose of the Circumlocution Office?

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