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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. How does Dorrit treat John Chivery when he sees him waiting after his farewell dinner?

2. How does Arthur's mom respond to Arthur's information about who Blandois really is?

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

4. Where does Mr. Dorrit return to after Fanny's marriage.

5. How is Dorrit behaving when he returns to see Amy after being in London?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who does Dorrit recognize in his final days?

4. 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?

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

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

7. What does Little Dorrit report to Arthur about Minnie's marriage?

8. What does Franny's marriage allow Dorrit entrance to?

9. How does Dorrit feel about his new position of power in London society?

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

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

Fanny is often portrayed as an unkind character even though her marriage to Sparkler, while loveless, gives her father the life he always wanted and felt he deserved. Discuss how Fanny is actually a very kind, considerate character, discuss at least three specifics from the text that support this position.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss why the Dorrit family's residence in the debtors' prison is (or is not) actually beneficial to them as a family unit.

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