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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Act 1, Scenes 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nicholas defend his employer to Fanny, Tilda and John?
(a) Out of care for his employer.
(b) Out of interest in Fanny.
(c) Out of care for his job.
(d) Out of loyalty.

2. These two go through the Mantalinis' things and reveal what?
(a) There is nothing of value.
(b) The Mantalinis are nice people, and they have changed their mind and do not want to take their things.
(c) They came to the wrong house by mistake.
(d) The Mantalinis are to be taken in lieu of cash payment for a debt.

3. The Crummles Company (with Miss Snevellecci as Juliet) enters, circles Kate, and performs what scene?
(a) The scene in which the Montagues and Capulets find the bodies of Romeo and Juliet.
(b) The scene in which Juliet's father shouts angrily about her reluctance to marry whom she's told to marry.
(c) The scene in which Romeo goes to the Apothecary.
(d) The scene in which Juilet and Romeo meet.

4. The party is resuming when suddenly what happens?
(a) A loud crash is heard.
(b) The entire party begins to laugh.
(c) A fight breaks out.
(d) Loud screams are heard.

5. As Squeers and Mrs. Squeers discuss Nicholas, what happens to Fanny?
(a) She becomes angry.
(b) She becomes intrigued.
(c) She becomes irritated.
(d) She becomes bored.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Grudden give Nicholas?

2. Back in Portsmouth, the Crummles Company has gathered for what?

3. Describe Fanny and Tilda.

4. Back in London, Newman Noggs arrives at Miss LaCreevy's to take Mrs. Nickleby and Kate where?

5. What does Fanny do when a servant girl tries to comfort her?

(see the answer key)

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