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

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

3. As she finishes writing her letter, who appears, looking for his son?
(a) Squeers.
(b) Smike.
(c) A man named Brooker.
(d) Mr. Nickleby.

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

5. Who is Miss LaCreevy?
(a) A painter of miniature portraits.
(b) A crazy woman who wanders the streets.
(c) The Nicklebys' aunt.
(d) A school mistress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this play take place?

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

3. What do Mrs. Nickleby and Kate help Nicholas do, before he leaves for Dothesboys Hall?

4. Noggs also appears and secretly gives Nicholas what?

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

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