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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 1, Scenes 10-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Bonney come to see Ralph?
(a) He has come to apologize to Ralph for the muffin men's behavior.
(b) He has come to beg a favor of Ralph.
(c) He has come to request Ralph's investment in the muffin corporation.
(d) He owes Ralph money.

2. Who is Miss LaCreevy?
(a) The Nicklebys' aunt.
(b) A crazy woman who wanders the streets.
(c) A school mistress.
(d) A painter of miniature portraits.

3. Where does this play take place?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New York City.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

4. What does Kate ask Ralph?
(a) Whether she is to live at home.
(b) If she could have her own place.
(c) Why he is so cruel.
(d) Where she will be living.

5. What do Mrs. Nickleby and Kate help Nicholas do, before he leaves for Dothesboys Hall?
(a) Buy supplies for the trip.
(b) Write a letter to his uncle.
(c) Pack.
(d) Sell the home.

Short Answer Questions

1. At a tavern in the lower class end of London, what is Wackford Squeers, the headmaster of Dotheboys Hall, doing?

2. What does Squeers make this person do?

3. While out on a walk through the school's gardens, Nicholas meets Fanny and Tilda who do what?

4. As Squeers and Mrs. Squeers discuss Nicholas, what happens to Fanny?

5. What does Noggs show Kate and Mrs. Nickleby?

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