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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. As Squeers and Mrs. Squeers discuss Nicholas, what happens to Fanny?
(a) She becomes bored.
(b) She becomes angry.
(c) She becomes irritated.
(d) She becomes intrigued.

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

3. What is odd about this place?
(a) It looks abandoned.
(b) It is very quiet.
(c) Everyone looks angry.
(d) Here it does not really have a name at all.

4. Members of the company, speaking in turn, give what information to the audience?
(a) The location of the play.
(b) The family backgrounds of each character in the play.
(c) The family background of the Nickleby family.
(d) How to behave as an audience member.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Squeers summon?

2. Describe Fanny and Tilda.

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

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

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

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