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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. This is the first of several scenes detailing what?
(a) Mrs. Nickleby's new career.
(b) Kate's unpleasant life.
(c) Nicholas' enjoyment of his time at Dotheboys Hall.
(d) The unpleasant life at Dotheboys Hall.

2. Seeing Kate getting more uncomfortable as the men get raunchier, Hawk interrupts, expressing what belief?
(a) Kate likes the attention.
(b) Kate should go home.
(c) Kate wants to join in on the conversation.
(d) Kate is hoping someone in the room will pay attention to her.

3. Ignoring Kate's discomfort, Hawk and Verisopht joke about what?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her presence almost makes the extra interest Ralph is charging them worthwhile.
(c) Alcohol and other vile habits.
(d) Their taste in women.

4. What does Mr. Lillyvick do when Mr. Kenwigs desperately pleads with him to stay?
(a) He asks for a favor of Mr. Kenwigs.
(b) He leaves.
(c) He decides to stay.
(d) He cannot make up his mind.

5. Who sets off on a journey with Nicholas?
(a) John.
(b) Smike.
(c) Fanny.
(d) Kate.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Hawk accuse Ralph?

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

3. After the men have gone, of what does Mrs. Wititterly accuse Kate?

4. The action returns to what scene?

5. The Crummles Company (with Miss Snevellecci as Juliet) enters, circles Kate, and performs what scene?

(see the answer key)

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