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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. At a tavern in the lower class end of London, what is Wackford Squeers, the headmaster of Dotheboys Hall, doing?
(a) Picking up students for his school.
(b) Shopping for school supplies.
(c) Teaching a spelling lesson.
(d) Abusing two boys in his charge.

2. Where is Noggs expected?
(a) A welcome home party.
(b) An anniversary party.
(c) A suprise party.
(d) A birthday party.

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

4. As Kate arrives what are the owners of the shop doing?
(a) Arguing.
(b) Crying.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Screaming.

5. When Pupker gives Nicholas a list of things to do, how does Nicholas react?
(a) He walks out.
(b) He asks what Pupker would like done first.
(c) He asks Pupker what he will be doing while he is doing all the work.
(d) He returns the list back to Pupker, telling him he is not interested.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fanny do when a servant girl tries to comfort her?

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

3. Members of the company, speaking in turn, give what information to the audience?

4. Who is the older Nickleby son?

5. The Kenwigs ask Nicholas to stay. How does he respond?

(see the answer key)

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