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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. When Squeers, Mrs. Squeers and Smike are gone, what does Nicholas do?
(a) Reads the letter from Noggs.
(b) He cries for Kate.
(c) He goes to his room.
(d) He sits on a bench and ponders his new life.

2. Why does this woman ask for Kate?
(a) She has known Kate for years.
(b) She does not like working with "old frights" like Miss Knag.
(c) She wants to make Miss Knag jealous.
(d) She thinks Kate is beautiful.

3. Who is the owner of Kate's new place of work?
(a) Madame Morris.
(b) Madame Mantalini.
(c) Madame Maurissaut.
(d) Madame Matthews.

4. As Nicholas leaves, how does Lillyvick describe him?
(a) As a imbecile.
(b) As aristocratic.
(c) As a poor man.
(d) As a maniac.

5. Why does Nicholas defend his employer to Fanny, Tilda and John?
(a) Out of loyalty.
(b) Out of care for his job.
(c) Out of interest in Fanny.
(d) Out of care for his employer.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Mrs. Nickleby appears, Ralph announces that he has found a position for Kate working for whom?

2. At a tavern in the lower class end of London, what is Wackford Squeers, the headmaster of Dotheboys Hall, doing?

3. Who sets off on a journey with Nicholas?

4. What does Squeers make this person do?

5. As Kate arrives what are the owners of the shop doing?

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