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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he arrives at his office, what does Ralph's clerk give him?
(a) 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.
(b) His lunch.
(c) A bill for his laundry.
(d) A note from Bonney.

2. Seeing Kate getting more uncomfortable as the men get raunchier, Hawk interrupts, expressing what belief?
(a) Kate is hoping someone in the room will pay attention to her.
(b) Kate should go home.
(c) Kate wants to join in on the conversation.
(d) Kate likes the attention.

3. What do Mrs. Nickleby and Kate help Nicholas do, before he leaves for Dothesboys Hall?
(a) Pack.
(b) Write a letter to his uncle.
(c) Sell the home.
(d) Buy supplies for the trip.

4. What does Smike say to Nicholas when he comes across him on a road to London?
(a) You are my home.
(b) You are a great man.
(c) You are my hero.
(d) You are crazy.

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

6. At the close of the first performance of Nicholas' new play, who visits him?
(a) John.
(b) Smike.
(c) Ralph.
(d) Mr. Lillyvick.

7. What does Kate ask Ralph?
(a) If she could have her own place.
(b) Where she will be living.
(c) Whether she is to live at home.
(d) Why he is so cruel.

8. How does Mr. Lillyvick react when Noggs leaves suddenly?
(a) Offended.
(b) Surprised.
(c) Happy.
(d) Excited.

9. Who interrupts the argument between Ralph and Hawk?
(a) Verisopht.
(b) Nicholas.
(c) Smike.
(d) John.

10. While out on a walk through the school's gardens, Nicholas meets Fanny and Tilda who do what?
(a) Get him into trouble with Mr. Squeers.
(b) Stage a little scene which ends with Fanny fainting into Nicholas' arms.
(c) Giggle and flirt with him.
(d) Ignore him.

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

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

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

14. What does this person offer Nicholas?
(a) A ride back to London.
(b) A job in a tavern.
(c) The opportunity to act and to adapt new plays for the company, promising them each a pound a week.
(d) A ride to Portmouth.

15. Ignoring Kate's discomfort, Hawk and Verisopht joke about what?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her presence almost makes the extra interest Ralph is charging them worthwhile.
(c) Their taste in women.
(d) Alcohol and other vile habits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does this play take place?

2. Where does Nicholas say they are going?

3. What does the owner of the shop promise Kate?

4. Of what does Hawk accuse Ralph?

5. Describe Fanny and Tilda.

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