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

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

3. 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.

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

5. Members of the company, speaking in turn, give what information to the audience?
(a) The family backgrounds of each character in the play.
(b) The location of the play.
(c) The family background of the Nickleby family.
(d) How to behave as an audience member.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kate is alone when who arrives to repossess the Mantalinis' belongings?

2. What does Kate ask Ralph?

3. Who sets off on a journey with Nicholas?

4. What is odd about this place?

5. What does Nicholas do when he crumples to the floor?

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