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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. Why does Mrs. Nickleby take her two children with her to see Ralph?
(a) Her husband has died and left her penniless.
(b) Ralph has invited them to visit.
(c) She wants to visit her husband's brother.
(d) Her husband is spending time with his brother.

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

3. Miss Snevellicci and Nicholas do what for the company?
(a) Write the plays.
(b) Make costumes.
(c) Direct the plays.
(d) Canvas for financial support.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miss LaCreevy?

2. As Mrs. Nickleby appears, Ralph announces that he has found a position for Kate working for whom?

3. Back at Dotheboys, what is Squeers doing to Smike?

4. Where does Nicholas say they are going?

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

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