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

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

3. What does Ralph promise Sir Mulberry Hawk?
(a) He will sign a deal during the dinner party.
(b) There will be nothing exciting at the party.
(c) He will not be attending the party.
(d) There will be attractions other than a good business deal at the party.

4. The Kenwigs ask Nicholas to stay. How does he respond?
(a) He would be glad to stay.
(b) He cannot stay.
(c) He is tired, dirty, and wants to rest.
(d) He does not want to stay.

5. How do Kate and Mrs. Nickleby react when Ralph confronts them with the information contained in Fanny's letter?
(a) With love.
(b) With anger.
(c) With irritation.
(d) With disbelief.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Smike tell Nicholas that he cannot remember?

2. What does Squeers do when leading a spelling lesson?

3. Who is Miss LaCreevy?

4. Seeing Kate getting more uncomfortable as the men get raunchier, Hawk interrupts, expressing what belief?

5. Why is this man worried about how the Kenwigs will react to the news of his love interest?

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