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

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

3. Who is the owner of Kate's new place of work?
(a) Madame Morris.
(b) Madame Mantalini.
(c) Madame Matthews.
(d) Madame Maurissaut.

4. 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.

5. How does Nicholas anger Fanny?
(a) He sits as far away from her as possible.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He partners for a card game with Tilda.
(d) He tells her he cannot stand her.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Kate poses for Miss LaCreevy, what do they discuss?

2. The party is resuming when suddenly what happens?

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

4. What happened to the girl the Kenwigs had paid to watch the baby?

5. For whom is Mrs. Kenwigs waiting?

(see the answer key)

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