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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 do Fanny and Sparkler get engaged?
(a) After her father says he will disown her if they get married.
(b) After his promotion.
(c) After Little Dorrit confesses she has a crush on him, too.
(d) After Fanny is in a bad accident.

2. Where do Fanny and Sparkler go after their wedding?
(a) America.
(b) Scotland.
(c) France.
(d) England.

3. Whose body is never found from the explosion at Mrs. Clennam's house?
(a) Arthur's.
(b) Mrs. Clennam's.
(c) Flintwinch's.
(d) No one's -- everyone seems to have escaped alive.

4. How is Dorrit behaving when he returns to see Amy after being in London?
(a) Like his old self, calm and peaceful.
(b) Very strangely.
(c) Outrageously happy.
(d) Incredibly cruel and rude to everyone, even the dog.

5. How does Fanny respond to Frederick's scolding about how she treats Amy?
(a) She is kinder for the rest of the day.
(b) She refuses to talk the rest of the day.
(c) She throws a hissy fit.
(d) She is just meaner when Frederick is not around.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of marriage did Mrs. Clennam have with her husband before he died?

2. What does Henry make Lion do when he misbehaves?

3. What does Cavalletto do that makes Arthur think he may know Blandois?

4. How does Dorrit treat John Chivery when he sees him waiting after his farewell dinner?

5. Where does Arthur go to try to obtain a license for Daniel's invention?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Rigaud threaten will happen to Mrs. Clennam by the time the debtors' prison doors are closed if she does not pay his ransom demands?

2. Why does Henry insist on his friendship and connection with Blandois?

3. Why is Flora's introduction of herself to Mr. Dorrit embarrassing?

4. What kind of background is revealed about Miss Wade through the papers she gives Arthur?

5. What does Franny's marriage allow Dorrit entrance to?

6. How does William Dorrit feel about his situation once he settles in Venice?

7. What is Mrs. General's character like?

8. How does Dorrit feel about his new position of power in London society?

9. Why does Miss Wade take Tattycoram in?

10. What is the story behind Arthur's birth?

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