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

2. Nicholas arrives at the tavern where Squeers is depriving the boys in his charge of what?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Entertainment.
(c) Their breakfast.
(d) Clothing.

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

4. Why does Nicholas defend his employer to Fanny, Tilda and John?
(a) Out of loyalty.
(b) Out of care for his employer.
(c) Out of care for his job.
(d) Out of interest in Fanny.

5. When Mrs. Nickleby asks Kate whether she has anything to say to her uncle, what does Kate say?
(a) She angrily storms out of the room.
(b) She does, but insists upon saying it in private.
(c) She has nothing to say.
(d) She quietly thanks him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Members of the company, speaking in turn, give what information to the audience?

3. What does Nicholas do when he discovers Smike alone?

4. How does Nicholas anger Fanny?

5. What do Mrs. Nickleby and Kate help Nicholas do, before he leaves for Dothesboys Hall?

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