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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. Who tells Arthur that Minnie has a son?
(a) Miss Wade.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Minnie herself.
(d) Little Dorrit.

2. In Chapter XIX, why is Dorrit not greeted by Amy when he arrives home?
(a) She is mad at him.
(b) She has fallen and broken her ankle quite badly.
(c) He wasn't expected until the next day.
(d) He is surprising her on purpose.

3. Who does Fanny hint to Amy is courting her?
(a) Franklin.
(b) Sparkler.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Henry.

4. What relationship of Amy's particularly suffers once her family becomes wealthy?
(a) Her relationship with her mother.
(b) Her relationship with her mother.
(c) Her relationship with her father.
(d) Her relationship with her brother.

5. Who is Mrs. General?
(a) The new governess for the Dorrit family.
(b) The new baby in the Dorrit family.
(c) Amy's new best friend.
(d) A spy Arthur sent along to watch over the Dorrits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does William tell Amy society demands must be the next one to marry?

2. Where is the Dorrit family vacationing when Book 2 opens?

3. Whose approval of Fanny and Sparkler's marriage does Mr. Dorrit seek?

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

5. How does Miss Wade pay her bills?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Arthur respond to Pancks announcement that he has invested some money in Mr. Merdle's company?

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

3. Why does the Dorrit family grant Amy permission to renew her friendship with Mrs. Gowan?

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

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

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

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

8. Who does Dorrit recognize in his final days?

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

10. What does Mr. Dorrit instruct Amy to do, when he calls her to his quarters in Venice and speaks to her in front of Mrs. General?

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