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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. How does Arthur react to the idea that Amy might have a suitor in John?
(a) He is distressed.
(b) He could care less one way or the other.
(c) He is proud.
(d) He is happy.

2. 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 waiting for him.
(d) A crowd attacking other people.

3. What is the relationship between William and Frederick?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They are brothers-in-law.
(d) Father/son.

4. How many letters does Maggy bring Arthur during his walk with Amy on the Iron Bridge?
(a) Two.
(b) Over fifty.
(c) One very important one.
(d) Twelve.

5. How old is Maggy when the reader first meets her?
(a) 50.
(b) 15.
(c) 30.
(d) 40.

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of jewelry of Franny's does Amy comment on during a visit?

2. Where does Arthur first see Little Dorrit?

3. What is Pet's real name?

4. Where does Cavalletto end up living when he first comes to town?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Amy respond to Arthur's paying off of Tip's debts?

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

6. How is the character of Blandois introduced?

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

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

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

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

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