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

2. This is the first of several scenes detailing what?
(a) Kate's unpleasant life.
(b) Nicholas' enjoyment of his time at Dotheboys Hall.
(c) Mrs. Nickleby's new career.
(d) The unpleasant life at Dotheboys Hall.

3. Who does, Member of Parliament, Sir Matthew Pupker face in the tavern?
(a) Angry muffin and crumpet sellers.
(b) An angry Nicholas Nickleby.
(c) An angry proprietor.
(d) An angry mob.

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

5. Describe Fanny and Tilda.
(a) Silly, spoiled snobs.
(b) Kind, and beautiful ladies.
(c) Tough, angry women.
(d) Shy, timid young girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Nicholas, Squeers and the Boys arrive?

2. Who does Squeers summon?

3. Who is Miss LaCreevy?

4. How does Nicholas anger Fanny?

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

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