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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. Where does Arthur meet Mr. Pancks for the first time?

2. Who is Henry Gowan?

3. Who is John Edward Nandy?

4. Where does Rigaud meet Cavalletto?

5. What is Blandois's real name?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How has Arthur's mother been living while her son has been in China?

3. What does Miss Wade think of Tattycoram when she first meets her?

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

5. How does Arthur feel about finding out about the Dorrit family fortune?

6. What does Arthur realize about Pet and Henry when he first meets them during dinner at the Meagles's?

7. What does Arthur decide to do when he sees a man being taken to the hospital after walking with Pancks for the first time?

8. What role does Amy play in her family?

9. What is Mrs. Flintwinch's dream about in Chapter XV (Book 1)?

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 at least three literary devices Dickens uses to develop a character of your choosing.

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

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.

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