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

2. How does Nicholas anger Fanny?
(a) He tells her he cannot stand her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He sits as far away from her as possible.
(d) He partners for a card game with Tilda.

3. As he arrives at his office, what does Ralph's clerk give him?
(a) A note from Bonney.
(b) His lunch.
(c) A bill for his laundry.
(d) A letter informing him of his brother's death, that his brother's family has arrived in town, and that they would like to see him.

4. As Kate poses for Miss LaCreevy, what do they discuss?
(a) The women in town.
(b) How much she adores her uncle.
(c) How happy she is for Nicholas.
(d) Ralph and how uneasy Kate feels around him.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nicholas defend his employer to Fanny, Tilda and John?

2. What does Squeers do when leading a spelling lesson?

3. Who is Miss LaCreevy?

4. Why does Mrs. Nickleby take her two children with her to see Ralph?

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

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