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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 acting as a model when Minnie visits Henry's studio?

2. What "secret" does Chivery tell Arthur while he is in debtors' prison?

3. Now that they are very wealthy, what does the Dorrit family decide about Arthur.

4. With whom does Amy request to renew her friendship?

5. Where does Dorrit go after his farewell party?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. How does William Dorrit feel about his situation once he settles in Venice?

6. What does Merdle do during his visit with Fanny and Sparkler shortly before he dies?

7. Why does Miss Wade take Tattycoram in?

8. 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?

9. Who does Dorrit recognize in his final days?

10. What is the story behind Arthur's birth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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