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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 does Arthur go to try to obtain a license for Daniel's invention?
(a) His senator, since nothing else is working.
(b) The Circumlocution Office.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) The mayor.

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

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

4. Where does the Dorrit family decide to take up residence in a huge mansion for several months?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) England.
(d) Venice.

5. How does Arthur start to feel while in debtors' prison?
(a) Wise beyond his years.
(b) Ill and very old.
(c) Happy and carefree.
(d) Shaky and confused.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Panck request of Casby once while Arthur is visiting?

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

5. Who does Henry Gowan spend a lot of time with in Venice?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What does John Baptist Cavalletto tell Pancks and the Plornish family about why he is acting funny?

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

10. What does Pancks tell Arthur about Casby and Wade?

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