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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sparkler?

2. Who does Pancks often stop by to see in the Bleeding Hearts Yard?

3. Where does Arthur first see Little Dorrit?

4. How does Jeremiah Flintwich treat Affery?

5. Who is married to Mrs. Clennam?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reaction does Amy have to her father's reaction to seeing her walking with Nandy?

2. What is Arthur astounded to learn over dinner with the Gowans?

3. What role does Amy play in her family?

4. What happens to Amy as her family is preparing to leave the debtors' prison?

5. Why does Arthur not want to join the family business?

6. What reason does Pancks give Arthur for asking about information on the Dorrit family?

7. What is Franny's first relationship with Mrs. Merdle like?

8. How does Amy respond to John Chivery's conversation about wanting to spend his life with her?

9. How is the character of Blandois introduced?

10. What does Mr. Merdle's physician say about him at a dinner party in Book 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Dorrit's death and any commentary Dickens may be making about wealth and family through the way this particular character dies. If appropriate, address Dorrit's brother's death immediately afterward as well.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss at least three acts of kindness Amy does within the first fifteen chapters that show the reader what kind of character she is.

Essay Topic 3

Fanny is often portrayed as an unkind character even though her marriage to Sparkler, while loveless, gives her father the life he always wanted and felt he deserved. Discuss how Fanny is actually a very kind, considerate character, discuss at least three specifics from the text that support this position.

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