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

2. Where do Fanny and Sparkler go after their wedding?
(a) France.
(b) Scotland.
(c) America.
(d) England.

3. What does Cavalletto do that makes Arthur think he may know Blandois?
(a) Whistle a tune Blandois used to whistle.
(b) Pull out Blandois's wallet.
(c) Nothing; Arthur just takes a lucky guess.
(d) Mention him directly in conversation.

4. What kind of marriage did Mrs. Clennam have with her husband before he died?
(a) Disastrous.
(b) Magical.
(c) Happy.
(d) None; their marriage was actually a sham.

5. With whom does Dorrit like to go exploring?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Herself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who filed the original complaint about Mr. Blandois going missing?

3. What secret has Mrs. Clennam been hiding from Arthur for many years?

4. What item does Miss Wade give Arthur that she claims will explain why she hates Blandois and Minnie?

5. How long is Dorrit acting funny until he dies?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Merdle die?

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

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

5. What dynamic does Fanny's relationship with Sparkler create with Mrs. Merdle?

6. 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?

7. Why does Miss Wade take Tattycoram in?

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

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

10. Who does Dorrit recognize in his final days?

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