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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. What does John Bowdie do when Nicholas encounters him in the countryside near Dotheboys?
(a) He asks if Squeers is alright.
(b) He congratulates him on beating Squeers and offers money so he can get away.
(c) He runs the other way.
(d) He reprimands him for his poor behavior.

2. Back at Dotheboys, what is Squeers doing to Smike?
(a) Whipping him.
(b) Teasing him.
(c) Calling for him.
(d) Torturing him.

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

4. What does Nicholas do to Squeers?
(a) He ignores him.
(b) He grabs him and beats him with the whipping stick.
(c) He yells at him.
(d) He pushes him out of the way.

5. What does the owner of the shop promise Kate?
(a) A place to sleep.
(b) A long work day.
(c) An easy job.
(d) A good salary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Nicholas, Squeers and the Boys arrive?

2. When Mrs. Nickleby asks Kate whether she has anything to say to her uncle, what does Kate say?

3. Why does this woman ask for Kate?

4. Who is the owner of Kate's new place of work?

5. What list does Mrs. Squeers goes through?

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