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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 the Dorrit family decide to take up residence in a huge mansion for several months?

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

3. Who does William tell Amy society demands must be the next one to marry?

4. Who reports to Mr. Dorrit that Mr. Blandois has gone missing?

5. What do the Meagles request of Arthur while they are away visiting their daughter?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who does Dorrit recognize in his final days?

5. What does Mrs. Clennam request of Little Dorrit when she goes to find her at the debtors' prison?

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

7. How do the guests at the Merdle farewell dinner react to Mr. Dorrit's strange behavior?

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

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

10. What does Mr. Dorrit instruct Amy to do, when he calls her to his quarters in Venice and speaks to her in front of Mrs. General?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss three acts of Blandois/Rigaud in Book 2 and what each contributes to the text.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the way the Dorrit family behaves and interacts during the breakfast scene in Chapter V (Book 2) and what this scene shows the reader about at least three characters present in the scene.

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