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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. The Kenwigs ask Nicholas to stay. How does he respond?
(a) He would be glad to stay.
(b) He is tired, dirty, and wants to rest.
(c) He cannot stay.
(d) He does not want to stay.

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

3. What is odd about this place?
(a) It is very quiet.
(b) It looks abandoned.
(c) Everyone looks angry.
(d) Here it does not really have a name at all.

4. Why does Bonney come to see Ralph?
(a) He has come to request Ralph's investment in the muffin corporation.
(b) He owes Ralph money.
(c) He has come to apologize to Ralph for the muffin men's behavior.
(d) He has come to beg a favor of Ralph.

5. Who is the older Nickleby son?
(a) Ralph.
(b) John.
(c) Smike.
(d) Nicholas.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mrs. Nickleby asks Kate whether she has anything to say to her uncle, what does Kate say?

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

3. What does Nicholas do when he discovers Smike alone?

4. What does Mr. Lillyvick do when Mr. Kenwigs desperately pleads with him to stay?

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

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