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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 do people react to Dorrit's behavior at the Merdles' dinner?
(a) They just ignore it.
(b) They find it quite funny, actually.
(c) They get so angry that they throw him out on the street.
(d) They are shocked.

2. What big job does Sparkler get at the Circumlocution office?
(a) The Chief Executive Officer.
(b) A door opener, which is a job of much honor.
(c) One of the lords.
(d) None; he is actually fired.

3. Which character does Minnie dislike in Venice?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Amy.
(c) All of these answers are correct.
(d) Blandois.

4. With whom does Amy request to renew her friendship?
(a) Arthur.
(b) John.
(c) Mrs. Gowan.
(d) Frederick.

5. What does Lion do in Henry's studio?
(a) Leaves his feathers all over the place.
(b) Uses it as a litter box.
(c) Lunges at Blandois.
(d) Eats all the paints.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What relationship of Amy's particularly suffers once her family becomes wealthy?

3. How is Dorrit behaving when he returns to see Amy after being in London?

4. How does Arthur feel when his visitors leave?

5. Who do Frederick and Amy bump into in an art gallery?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Merdle die?

2. What are the first signs that something is wrong with Mr. Dorrit?

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

4. Why is Dorrit so mortified to be seen with John Chivery?

5. 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?

6. What does Merdle do during his visit with Fanny and Sparkler shortly before he dies?

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

8. What does Minnie assume has happened to her dog?

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

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

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