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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who interrupts the argument between Ralph and Hawk?
(a) John.
(b) Verisopht.
(c) Nicholas.
(d) Smike.

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

3. What does Fanny do when a servant girl tries to comfort her?
(a) She thanks the girl for comforting her.
(b) She enjoys the comfort.
(c) She becomes even more upset.
(d) She defends Tilda.

4. Why does Nicholas slip away after the wedding?
(a) He is anxious to learn the role of Romeo.
(b) He is not feeling well.
(c) He is not happy about the wedding.
(d) He received a letter.

5. 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 runs the other way.
(c) He reprimands him for his poor behavior.
(d) He asks if Squeers is alright.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nicholas defend his employer to Fanny, Tilda and John?

2. What is odd about this place?

3. As Squeers and Mrs. Squeers discuss Nicholas, what happens to Fanny?

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

5. Why does Bonney come to see Ralph?

(see the answer key)

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