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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The action returns to what scene?
(a) In which Tybalt kills Mercutio.
(b) In which Romeo (played by Nicholas) is told that Juliet is dead, and vows with the help of the Apothecary to die next to her.
(c) In which Romeo and Juliet meet.
(d) In which the Nurse tells Juliet Romeo is gone.

2. What does Ralph promise Sir Mulberry Hawk?
(a) There will be nothing exciting at the party.
(b) He will not be attending 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.

3. As Nicholas leaves, how does Lillyvick describe him?
(a) As aristocratic.
(b) As a maniac.
(c) As a poor man.
(d) As a imbecile.

4. Where does this play take place?
(a) New York City.
(b) Chicago.
(c) London.
(d) Paris.

5. With what bad news does Noggs interrupt Nicholas?
(a) Ralph has left town.
(b) Kate has lost her job.
(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.

6. What does Nicholas do when he discovers Smike alone?
(a) He gives him a proper spelling lesson.
(b) He helps him with his math homework.
(c) He teaches him a geography lesson.
(d) He sends him away.

7. Who stabbed Mercutio?
(a) Romeo.
(b) Paris.
(c) Tybalt.
(d) Juliet.

8. What does Fanny write in a letter to Ralph?
(a) She keeps the attack on Squeers a secret.
(b) She tells him how much she loves Nicholas.
(c) She tells only a part of the Squeers attack.
(d) She exaggerates Nicholas' attack on Squeers.

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

10. By what is this man distracted?
(a) A delegation from his political district.
(b) A letter from Fanny.
(c) A theater performance.
(d) His fear of the world.

11. Who are the Curdles?
(a) A poor family.
(b) Theater snobs.
(c) Neighbors.
(d) Relatives to the Crummles.

12. What does Mrs. Kenwigs suggest that Miss Petowker do for everyone?
(a) Make dinner.
(b) Pass out dessert.
(c) Perform.
(d) Leave.

13. Into what does this final tableau for Romeo and Juliet transform?
(a) A final tableau for A Christmas Carol.
(b) A final tableau for this play.
(c) A first tableau for A Christmas Carol.
(d) A first tableau for this play.

14. What does Squeers make this person do?
(a) Take Nicholas to his room.
(b) Take the baggage in.
(c) Scrub the floors.
(d) Do one hundred push-ups.

15. When Mrs. Nickleby asks Kate whether she has anything to say to her uncle, what does Kate say?
(a) She angrily storms out of the room.
(b) She quietly thanks him.
(c) She has nothing to say.
(d) She does, but insists upon saying it in private.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sets off on a journey with Nicholas?

2. To avoid confrontation with the Kenwigs, what has this man arranged?

3. In addition to writing the new play, what is Nicholas to do?

4. What does Mr. Mantalini sell Ralph?

5. Who is the Infant Phenomenon?

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