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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. At a tavern in the lower class end of London, what is Wackford Squeers, the headmaster of Dotheboys Hall, doing?
(a) Shopping for school supplies.
(b) Abusing two boys in his charge.
(c) Picking up students for his school.
(d) Teaching a spelling lesson.

2. What, again, upsets Fanny soon after she happily embraces Tilda?
(a) Nicholas leaves.
(b) Tilda tells her she does not like Nicholas.
(c) Fanny sees Nicholas talking to another girl.
(d) Tilda starts talking about Nicholas.

3. What does Kate ask Ralph?
(a) Whether she is to live at home.
(b) Where she will be living.
(c) Why he is so cruel.
(d) If she could have her own place.

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

5. What does Noggs show Kate and Mrs. Nickleby?
(a) His home.
(b) Their new shop.
(c) Their depressing new home.
(d) A picture of Mr. Nickleby.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the older Nickleby son?

2. Where does this play take place?

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

4. How does Nicholas anger Fanny?

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

(see the answer key)

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