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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. When Arthur asks Little Dorrit if she is hiding any secrets from him, what does she say?
(a) She has some but doesn't want to share them.
(b) She will be put to death if she reveals her secrets.
(c) No, she is not, but in reality she does.
(d) Her secret is a surprise.

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

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

4. What piece of jewelry of Franny's does Amy comment on during a visit?
(a) An expensive pair of earrings.
(b) An expensive necklace.
(c) An expensive ring.
(d) An expensive bracelet.

5. What will happen to Henry's debts as a result of his marriage to Minnie?
(a) They will be paid.
(b) He must repay them before the marriage can take place.
(c) They will be condemned to poverty until he can pay the loans back.
(d) They will disappear because of laws during the time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Henry Gowan?

2. What is the relationship between William and Frederick?

3. What request of Arthur does Pet make?

4. What kinds of messages do the letters bring that Maggy gives Arthur on the Iron Bridge?

5. Who is married to Mrs. Clennam?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What role does Amy play in her family?

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

6. How is the character of Blandois introduced?

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

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

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

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

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