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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 does Nicholas go to visit?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Smike.
(c) The Crummles.
(d) Sir Matthew Pupker.

2. Who is the Infant Phenomenon?
(a) A waitress at the tavern.
(b) A large woman in a circus.
(c) The Crummles' daughter who's in her late teens but is forced to act much younger
(d) A famous London actress.

3. Who are the Curdles?
(a) Theater snobs.
(b) A poor family.
(c) Neighbors.
(d) Relatives to the Crummles.

4. What does Mrs. Kenwigs suggest that Miss Petowker do for everyone?
(a) Pass out dessert.
(b) Make dinner.
(c) Leave.
(d) Perform.

5. This is the first of several scenes detailing what?
(a) The unpleasant life at Dotheboys Hall.
(b) Mrs. Nickleby's new career.
(c) Nicholas' enjoyment of his time at Dotheboys Hall.
(d) Kate's unpleasant life.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Nicholas do when he crumples to the floor?

3. How do Kate and Mrs. Nickleby react when Ralph confronts them with the information contained in Fanny's letter?

4. When Squeers, Mrs. Squeers and Smike are gone, what does Nicholas do?

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

(see the answer key)

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