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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Bonney come to see Ralph?
(a) He has come to beg a favor of Ralph.
(b) He has come to apologize to Ralph for the muffin men's behavior.
(c) He owes Ralph money.
(d) He has come to request Ralph's investment in the muffin corporation.

7. The Kenwigs ask Nicholas to stay. How does he respond?
(a) He does not want to stay.
(b) He would be glad to stay.
(c) He is tired, dirty, and wants to rest.
(d) He cannot stay.

8. How do Kate and Mrs. Nickleby react when Ralph confronts them with the information contained in Fanny's letter?
(a) With irritation.
(b) With love.
(c) With anger.
(d) With disbelief.

9. As Squeers and Mrs. Squeers discuss Nicholas, what happens to Fanny?
(a) She becomes angry.
(b) She becomes irritated.
(c) She becomes bored.
(d) She becomes intrigued.

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

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

12. What, again, upsets Fanny soon after she happily embraces Tilda?
(a) Tilda tells her she does not like Nicholas.
(b) Fanny sees Nicholas talking to another girl.
(c) Nicholas leaves.
(d) Tilda starts talking about Nicholas.

13. Miss Snevellicci and Nicholas do what for the company?
(a) Make costumes.
(b) Canvas for financial support.
(c) Direct the plays.
(d) Write the plays.

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

15. What has Noggs arranged for Nicholas?
(a) For him to tutor the Kenwigs' children.
(b) For him to leave London.
(c) For him to live with his mother and sister.
(d) For him to return to Dothesboys Hall.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the close of the first performance of Nicholas' new play, who visits him?

3. Why does Mrs. Nickleby take her two children with her to see Ralph?

4. The Crummles Company (with Miss Snevellecci as Juliet) enters, circles Kate, and performs what scene?

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

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