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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Mrs. Nickleby asks Kate whether she has anything to say to her uncle, what does Kate say?
(a) She does, but insists upon saying it in private.
(b) She quietly thanks him.
(c) She has nothing to say.
(d) She angrily storms out of the room.

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

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

4. What do Mrs. Nickleby and Kate help Nicholas do, before he leaves for Dothesboys Hall?
(a) Write a letter to his uncle.
(b) Pack.
(c) Sell the home.
(d) Buy supplies for the trip.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Back at Dotheboys, what is Squeers doing to Smike?

2. What does Squeers make this person do?

3. What does the owner of the shop promise Kate?

4. How does Nicholas anger Fanny?

5. As Nicholas leaves, how does Lillyvick describe him?

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