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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the moment Kate left Ralph's, Ralph saw a resemblance to whom, in Kate's face?
(a) A kind woman.
(b) His father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) His dead younger brother, Kate's father.

2. Juliet awakes and sees what?
(a) That Romeo is dead.
(b) That she is alone.
(c) That Romeo is sleeping.
(d) That Romeo is awake, staring at her.

3. As Mrs. Nickleby appears, Ralph announces that he has found a position for Kate working for whom?
(a) A carpenter.
(b) A milliner and dressmaker.
(c) A weaver.
(d) A blacksmith.

4. Why is this man worried about how the Kenwigs will react to the news of his love interest?
(a) They will not be happy to know he loves their daughter.
(b) They will forbid his marriage.
(c) He has no money to give to Miss Petowker.
(d) The inheritance they were expecting will now be Miss Petowker's.

5. What other news does Friar Lawrence bring?
(a) Romeo is in fact a woman.
(b) Benvolio is dead.
(c) Benvolio is in fact a woman.
(d) Tybalt is in fact a woman.

6. What does Noggs show Kate and Mrs. Nickleby?
(a) Their depressing new home.
(b) His home.
(c) Their new shop.
(d) A picture of Mr. Nickleby.

7. How does Pupker feel when he discovers that Nicholas is related to Ralph?
(a) He sends him away.
(b) He becomes angry.
(c) He is shocked.
(d) He sees him in a more positive light.

8. For whom is Mrs. Kenwigs waiting?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her uncle.

9. What does Madame Mantalini also announce?
(a) She is having a child.
(b) She is separating from Mr. Mantalini.
(c) She wants Kate to continue to work for her.
(d) She is quitting her job.

10. To avoid confrontation with the Kenwigs, what has this man arranged?
(a) To marry Miss Petowker that night after the performance.
(b) To marry Marleena in London.
(c) To marry Marleena that night after the performance.
(d) To marry Miss Petowker in London.

11. What does Ralph do to the two people who have been dealing with the Mantalinis?
(a) He throws them out.
(b) He gives them their wages and congratulates them on a job well done.
(c) He sends them home to their husbands.
(d) He ridicules them.

12. What do the boys do when they see this scene?
(a) They gather around and cheer on Mr. Squeers.
(b) They gather around and cheer Nicholas on.
(c) They run away.
(d) They stand in shocked silence.

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

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

15. What does Ralph promise Sir Mulberry Hawk?
(a) He will not be attending the party.
(b) There will be nothing exciting at the party.
(c) There will be attractions other than a good business deal at the party.
(d) He will sign a deal during the dinner party.

Short Answer Questions

1. The action returns to what scene?

2. Where does this play take place?

3. Where is this couple married?

4. Of what does Miss Knag accuse Kate?

5. Ignoring Kate's discomfort, Hawk and Verisopht joke about what?

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