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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. How does Arthur feel when his visitors leave?

3. Who comes to visit Mr. Dorrit soon after he returns to London?

4. How do the girls react to Lion's misbehavior?

5. What does Rigaud go to the Clennam house to collect while Arthur is in debtors' prison?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why is Dorrit so mortified to be seen with John Chivery?

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

9. How does Merdle die?

10. Who does Dorrit recognize in his final days?

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

Present an argument that Little Dorrit or Arthur is not as good of a character as the reader may initially come to believe.

Essay Topic 3

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

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