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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Act 2, Scenes 8-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nicholas react when he overhears men talking about Kate?
(a) He follows them inside and listens.
(b) He goes to her.
(c) He fights them all.
(d) He ignores them.

2. When Pupker gives Nicholas a list of things to do, how does Nicholas react?
(a) He walks out.
(b) He asks Pupker what he will be doing while he is doing all the work.
(c) He returns the list back to Pupker, telling him he is not interested.
(d) He asks what Pupker would like done first.

3. Why is a young man attacking an angry man?
(a) He is drunk.
(b) For beating him at a card game.
(c) For stealing his horse.
(d) For being disrespectful to a young woman.

4. When Squeers, Mrs. Squeers and Smike are gone, what does Nicholas do?
(a) He goes to his room.
(b) He sits on a bench and ponders his new life.
(c) Reads the letter from Noggs.
(d) He cries for Kate.

5. How is London described?
(a) Dirty, sad, and lonely.
(b) Pleasant, friendly, and exciting.
(c) Scary, dangerous, and daunting.
(d) Busy, crowded, and full of contrasts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas do when he comes to visit Madeline and Bray?

2. As Mrs. Nickleby appears, Ralph announces that he has found a position for Kate working for whom?

3. Of what does Hawk accuse Ralph?

4. How does Ralph react when Kate begins to cry out of gratitude and relief?

5. For whom is Mrs. Kenwigs waiting?

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