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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Nicholas anger Fanny?
(a) He tells her he cannot stand her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He sits as far away from her as possible.
(d) He partners for a card game with Tilda.

2. What does Mr. Lillyvick do when Mr. Kenwigs desperately pleads with him to stay?
(a) He cannot make up his mind.
(b) He leaves.
(c) He asks for a favor of Mr. Kenwigs.
(d) He decides to stay.

3. As soon as the members of the company discover that Nicholas is a playwright, what do they do?
(a) Begin to ignore him.
(b) Want his autograph.
(c) Ask about auditions for his plays.
(d) Start asking him which parts they will be play in the new play.

4. Who does, Member of Parliament, Sir Matthew Pupker face in the tavern?
(a) An angry Nicholas Nickleby.
(b) An angry mob.
(c) An angry proprietor.
(d) Angry muffin and crumpet sellers.

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

6. How is Kate welcomed by the women in the workroom?
(a) Unkindly.
(b) Coldly.
(c) Warmly.
(d) With silence.

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

8. Where is Noggs expected?
(a) A suprise party.
(b) A birthday party.
(c) An anniversary party.
(d) A welcome home party.

9. Of what does Miss Knag accuse Kate?
(a) Bribing customers.
(b) Manipulating her way into Madame Mantalini's affections.
(c) Trying to ruin her chances at getting better pay.
(d) Stealing money from Madame Mantalini.

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

11. Why does Nicholas defend his employer to Fanny, Tilda and John?
(a) Out of care for his job.
(b) Out of interest in Fanny.
(c) Out of loyalty.
(d) Out of care for his employer.

12. Where do Nicholas, Squeers and the Boys arrive?
(a) At Dotheboys Hall.
(b) At a tavern.
(c) In a small village.
(d) In London.

13. Who is the owner of Kate's new place of work?
(a) Madame Morris.
(b) Madame Matthews.
(c) Madame Maurissaut.
(d) Madame Mantalini.

14. The party is resuming when suddenly what happens?
(a) A loud crash is heard.
(b) A fight breaks out.
(c) The entire party begins to laugh.
(d) Loud screams are heard.

15. Describe Fanny and Tilda.
(a) Silly, spoiled snobs.
(b) Kind, and beautiful ladies.
(c) Tough, angry women.
(d) Shy, timid young girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Smike tell Nicholas that he cannot remember?

2. Friar Lawrence arrives with what news?

3. What does Mr. Mantalini sell Ralph?

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

5. These two go through the Mantalinis' things and reveal what?

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