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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nicholas do to Squeers?
(a) He yells at him.
(b) He pushes him out of the way.
(c) He grabs him and beats him with the whipping stick.
(d) He ignores him.

2. With what bad news does Noggs interrupt Nicholas?
(a) Ralph has returned early, has seen the letter from Fanny, and has gone straight to Mrs. Nickleby's.
(b) Kate has lost her job.
(c) Fanny wants to marry him.
(d) Ralph has left town.

3. This is the first of several scenes detailing what?
(a) The unpleasant life at Dotheboys Hall.
(b) Kate's unpleasant life.
(c) Mrs. Nickleby's new career.
(d) Nicholas' enjoyment of his time at Dotheboys Hall.

4. Who sets off on a journey with Nicholas?
(a) Smike.
(b) Fanny.
(c) John.
(d) Kate.

5. As he arrives at his office, what does Ralph's clerk give him?
(a) His lunch.
(b) A note from Bonney.
(c) A bill for his laundry.
(d) A letter informing him of his brother's death, that his brother's family has arrived in town, and that they would like to see him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the boys do when they see this scene?

2. How does Nicholas anger Fanny?

3. Crowl comes with what news?

4. Nicholas returns despondently to Noggs' rooms. What does Noggs have for him?

5. How is Kate welcomed by the women in the workroom?

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