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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 the owner of the shop promise Kate?
(a) An easy job.
(b) A long work day.
(c) A good salary.
(d) A place to sleep.

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

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

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

5. Kate is alone when who arrives to repossess the Mantalinis' belongings?
(a) Tilda and Fanny.
(b) Two rough-looking men called Scaley and Tix.
(c) Ralph and and large man.
(d) Hawk and Verisopht.

Short Answer Questions

1. Melodramatic and overwrought, what does Mr. Mantalini do?

2. What is odd about this place?

3. What does Fanny write in a letter to Ralph?

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

5. When Pupker gives Nicholas a list of things to do, how does Nicholas react?

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