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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. With what bad news does Noggs interrupt Nicholas?
(a) Fanny wants to marry him.
(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) Kate has lost her job.

2. What does Nicholas speak, regarding Ralph?
(a) He speaks the words that Ralph is reading in the urgent letter.
(b) He mocks Ralph as Ralph reads the urgent letter.
(c) He speaks to Ralph, regarding the urgent letter.
(d) He speaks about who sent the urgent letter to Ralph.

3. As he arrives at his office, what does Ralph's clerk give him?
(a) A note from Bonney.
(b) A letter informing him of his brother's death, that his brother's family has arrived in town, and that they would like to see him.
(c) A bill for his laundry.
(d) His lunch.

4. Back at Dotheboys, what is Squeers doing to Smike?
(a) Torturing him.
(b) Teasing him.
(c) Calling for him.
(d) Whipping him.

5. How is London described?
(a) Pleasant, friendly, and exciting.
(b) Dirty, sad, and lonely.
(c) Busy, crowded, and full of contrasts.
(d) Scary, dangerous, and daunting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does this person offer Nicholas?

2. How does Mr. Lillyvick react when Noggs leaves suddenly?

3. When Madame Mantalini and Miss Knag arrive, what announcement is made?

4. How does Nicholas anger Fanny?

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

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