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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Act 1, Scenes 15-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Smike tell Nicholas that he cannot remember?
(a) His parents.
(b) When he first went to Dotheboys Hall.
(c) His life before Nicholas entered into it.
(d) Two days together when he has not been afraid.

2. Friar Lawrence arrives with what news?
(a) Tybalt is not dead.
(b) The Apothecary is dead.
(c) Mercutio is not dead either.
(d) Mercutio is dead.

3. About what is this song?
(a) The importance of compassion.
(b) The power of love.
(c) The love of family.
(d) The glory of England, its industry, its wealth, and joy.

4. How does Nicholas react when he hears the men saying less than polite comments about Kate?
(a) He punches one of them in the face.
(b) He become irritated.
(c) He calls the police.
(d) He becomes angry.

5. With what bad news does Noggs interrupt Nicholas?
(a) Kate has lost her job.
(b) Ralph has left town.
(c) Ralph has returned early, has seen the letter from Fanny, and has gone straight to Mrs. Nickleby's.
(d) Fanny wants to marry him.

Short Answer Questions

1. As she finishes writing her letter, who appears, looking for his son?

2. Why does Nicholas slip away after the wedding?

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

4. What other news does Friar Lawrence bring?

5. What does Nicholas do when he discovers Smike alone?

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