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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. Where is the Dorrit family vacationing when Book 2 opens?
(a) The Alps of Italy.
(b) Germany.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Paris.

2. With whose penknife does Merdle kill himself?
(a) The Cavallettos'.
(b) The Merdles'.
(c) The Blandois'.
(d) The Sparklers'.

3. Who does Dorrit ask to advise him regarding his money?
(a) Merdle.
(b) Pancks.
(c) Daniel.
(d) Arthur, because he knows he's honest.

4. How does Little Dorrit feel about her travels in comparison with the rest of her family?
(a) She enjoys it even more.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) She does not enjoy it as much.
(d) She enjoys it about the same.

5. What kind of job calls Daniel Doyce away to another country?
(a) A sailing job.
(b) A political job.
(c) An engineering job.
(d) An ambassador job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character does Minnie dislike in Venice?

2. What do the residents of the Bleeding Heart Yard think of Merdle?

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

4. What makes Mrs. Clennam finally leave the house?

5. Why is Mr. Dorrit interested in building connected with Sparkler?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Little Dorrit reflect on as her family begins to travel throughout Europe once they become wealthy?

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

3. How does Amy feel about her life once her sister marries?

4. 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?

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

6. Why does Miss Wade take Tattycoram in?

7. How does Merdle die?

8. What does Little Dorrit do for Arthur while he is in debtors' prison?

9. What does Mrs. Clennam request of Little Dorrit when she goes to find her at the debtors' prison?

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

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