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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. In a roadside tavern, Nicholas and Smike learn with dismay that not only is it still twelve miles to Portsmouth, but what?
(a) They have no more money.
(b) The Landlord has neither food nor shelter he can give them.
(c) There are no carriages headed that way.
(d) There is no room for them to stay in Portsmouth.

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

3. For whom is Mrs. Kenwigs waiting?
(a) Her uncle.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her mother.

4. Nicholas returns despondently to Noggs' rooms. What does Noggs have for him?
(a) A letter.
(b) Good news.
(c) Bad news.
(d) Dinner.

5. Back in London, Newman Noggs arrives at Miss LaCreevy's to take Mrs. Nickleby and Kate where?
(a) Paris.
(b) See Nicholas.
(c) Kate's new job.
(d) Their new home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miss LaCreevy?

2. What does Nicholas realize he must do to save Kate and his mother?

3. What do Mrs. Nickleby and Kate help Nicholas do, before he leaves for Dothesboys Hall?

4. What does Smike say to Nicholas when he comes across him on a road to London?

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

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