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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. What is the Bleeding Heart Yard?

2. Who does Arthur consider courting during his time at the Meagles?

3. What piece of jewelry of Franny's does Amy comment on during a visit?

4. What request of Arthur does Pet make?

5. What is Blandois's real name?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Arthur realize when visiting with his old girlfriend, Flora, for the first time since his return to China?

4. How does Amy respond to Arthur's paying off of Tip's debts?

5. What allows Arthur to get away once Flora starts talking about rekindling their relationship?

6. Why does Little Dorrit's father live in the debtors' prison?

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

8. What does Pet confide in Arthur during a private conversation between the two of them?

9. Why does Amy refuse Arthur's offer to pay off her father's debts?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the role that Rigaud plays in "Little Dorrit" and at least 3 literary devices Dickens uses to discuss his character.

Essay Topic 2

The character of Amy could be described as kind, giving, and good or as naive and someone who is taken advantage of by others. Choose either position and present a paper discussing what kind of character Amy is, using direct evidence from the text to support your argument.

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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