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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. While Arthur is visiting, what brings about an argument between Tattycoram and Miss Wade?
(a) Arthur complimenting one of them on their clothes.
(b) Tattycoram's question about the Meagles.
(c) A news report everyone hears on the radio.
(d) A story in that morning's newspaper.

2. Who does Arthur think of while he sits in debtors' prison?
(a) Chivery.
(b) His mother.
(c) No one; he feels completely alone.
(d) Little Dorrit.

3. What "secret" does Chivery tell Arthur while he is in debtors' prison?
(a) That there is a key hidden under the mattress that everyone uses.
(b) That Little Dorrit has been in love with him for years.
(c) That Arthur is actually the heir to the Scottish throne; he is really King Arthur.
(d) That everyone thinks he is in there on fake charges.

4. How does Arthur's mom respond to Arthur's information about who Blandois really is?
(a) She laughs because she already knew.
(b) She gets furious and throws him out of the house.
(c) She does not believe him.
(d) She faints with shock.

5. Who is acting as a model when Minnie visits Henry's studio?
(a) Fanny and Amy.
(b) Amy and Arthur.
(c) Blandois.
(d) Mrs. General.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Cavalletto recognize Blandois as when Arthur shows him the police bill with his picture on it?

2. Who do the Meagles' servants think they see at the gate one evening?

3. In Chapter XIX, why is Dorrit not greeted by Amy when he arrives home?

4. What does Rigaud go to the Clennam house to collect while Arthur is in debtors' prison?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Miss Wade take Tattycoram in?

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

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

4. 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?

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

6. How do the guests at the Merdle farewell dinner react to Mr. Dorrit's strange behavior?

7. What does Little Dorrit report to Arthur about Minnie's marriage?

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

9. How does Merdle die?

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

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