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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 do Nicholas, Squeers and the Boys arrive?
(a) In London.
(b) In a small village.
(c) At a tavern.
(d) At Dotheboys Hall.

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 does Nicholas do when he crumples to the floor?
(a) He screams.
(b) He feels ill.
(c) He faints.
(d) He sobs.

4. What list does Mrs. Squeers goes through?
(a) The lengthy list of troublesome boys at the school.
(b) Nicholas' class list.
(c) Her shopping list.
(d) The list of chores to be done.

5. While out on a walk through the school's gardens, Nicholas meets Fanny and Tilda who do what?
(a) Ignore him.
(b) Stage a little scene which ends with Fanny fainting into Nicholas' arms.
(c) Get him into trouble with Mr. Squeers.
(d) Giggle and flirt with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Bonney come to see Ralph?

2. Who is Miss LaCreevy?

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

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

5. Where does this play take place?

(see the answer key)

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