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

2. What does Nicholas do when he crumples to the floor?
(a) He feels ill.
(b) He sobs.
(c) He faints.
(d) He screams.

3. At the Mantalinis' workshop, who arrives to try on wedding bonnets?
(a) Fanny.
(b) A young woman.
(c) Tilda.
(d) An elderly lord and his young fiancee.

4. What does John Bowdie do when Nicholas encounters him in the countryside near Dotheboys?
(a) He congratulates him on beating Squeers and offers money so he can get away.
(b) He reprimands him for his poor behavior.
(c) He asks if Squeers is alright.
(d) He runs the other way.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Nickleby take her two children with her to see Ralph?

2. Where is Noggs expected?

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

4. Crowl comes with what news?

5. For whom is Mrs. Kenwigs waiting?

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