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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. Why does Amy tell Franny she should not get married?

2. Who does Edward mention during breakfast with the Dorrits that he spent an evening with in Venice?

3. What kind of wedding do Fanny and Sparkler have?

4. Who does Arthur think of while he sits in debtors' prison?

5. Why is Mr. Dorrit interested in building connected with Sparkler?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the Dorrit family grant Amy permission to renew her friendship with Mrs. Gowan?

2. 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?

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

4. What are the first signs that something is wrong with Mr. Dorrit?

5. What is Mrs. General's character like?

6. What does Little Dorrit do for Arthur while he is in debtors' prison?

7. Why does Miss Wade take Tattycoram in?

8. How does Merdle die?

9. How does Arthur respond to Pancks announcement that he has invested some money in Mr. Merdle's company?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

Compare the character of Mr. Dorrit before and after he receives his inheritance.

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