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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does this woman ask for Kate?
(a) She has known Kate for years.
(b) She thinks Kate is beautiful.
(c) She does not like working with "old frights" like Miss Knag.
(d) She wants to make Miss Knag jealous.

2. As Nicholas leaves, how does Lillyvick describe him?
(a) As a maniac.
(b) As a poor man.
(c) As aristocratic.
(d) As a imbecile.

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

4. Who does Nicholas go to visit?
(a) Smike.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Sir Matthew Pupker.
(d) The Crummles.

5. As she finishes writing her letter, who appears, looking for his son?
(a) A man named Brooker.
(b) Mr. Nickleby.
(c) Squeers.
(d) Smike.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Mr. and Mrs. Kenwigs do when Noggs arrives?

2. How does Pupker feel when he discovers that Nicholas is related to Ralph?

3. With what bad news does Noggs interrupt Nicholas?

4. Why does Nicholas defend his employer to Fanny, Tilda and John?

5. When Pupker gives Nicholas a list of things to do, how does Nicholas react?

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