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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. At the close of the first performance of Nicholas' new play, who visits him?
(a) Mr. Lillyvick.
(b) John.
(c) Smike.
(d) Ralph.

2. 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 is no room for them to stay in Portsmouth.
(d) There are no carriages headed that way.

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

4. 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.

5. Crowl comes with what news?
(a) Squeers has been attacked.
(b) London is burning.
(c) Two men, both covered in mud, are at the door and are asking for Noggs.
(d) Nicholas is missing.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Crummles Company (with Miss Snevellecci as Juliet) enters, circles Kate, and performs what scene?

2. How does Ralph react when Kate begins to cry out of gratitude and relief?

3. The action returns to what scene?

4. By what is this man distracted?

5. What does Noggs show Kate and Mrs. Nickleby?

(see the answer key)

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