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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Gride get ready?
(a) His wedding to Madeline.
(b) Nicholas' wedding to Madeline.
(c) His wedding to Kate.
(d) Madeline's wedding to Ralph.

2. Why can Nicholas not pursue this person?
(a) Mr. Charles is introducing him to Mr. Ned.
(b) They leave too quickly.
(c) He is surprised to see this person.
(d) He is embarrassed.

3. Ralph orders Noggs to get a coach to take them to the Strand, which Noggs realizes will take Ralph where?
(a) To the home of Nickleby and Kate.
(b) To Nicholas.
(c) To Hawk.
(d) To John.

4. After a chase, what happens to Peg, Squeers and the deed?
(a) They are all taken into custody.
(b) They are caught by Nicholas.
(c) They escape.
(d) They disappear.

5. Why does Nicholas travel through the poorest and most degraded section of London?
(a) To see what life is like in this section of London.
(b) To help the poor.
(c) To complete his errand for the Cheerybles.
(d) He is lost.

6. In Ralph's office, Ralph speaks to himself of what?
(a) How much he detests Nicholas.
(b) How horrible he has been.
(c) His feelings for Kate.
(d) How he can find Nicholas.

7. Describe Bray.
(a) He is a handsome, sweet man.
(b) He is a kind, old gentleman.
(c) He is a robust young man.
(d) He is touchy and in a wheelchair.

8. How does Hawk respond when Kate tells him how intensely she dislikes him?
(a) He tells her it does not matter.
(b) He walks away.
(c) He apologizes for being so horrible.
(d) He will leave her alone.

9. After Madeline takes her father out and then returns, what does she urge Nicholas to do?
(a) Find Gride.
(b) Not visit her anymore.
(c) Stop the wedding.
(d) Visit her again soon.

10. What does Smike ask Nicholas, when he has gone with them to their home in the country?
(a) To be buried as close as possible to the tree.
(b) To be taken home.
(c) To be buried in the family cemetery.
(d) To be left alone.

11. What does Nicholas vow to stop at whatever the cost?
(a) Gride.
(b) Kate's wedding.
(c) Madeline's wedding.
(d) Ralph.

12. With whom does Nicholas meet at the tavern?
(a) Fanny and John.
(b) Kate and Mrs. Nickleby.
(c) Tilda and Fanny.
(d) John and Tilda.

13. What does Nicholas say they learned on their journey?
(a) That no one can be trusted.
(b) That money is what is important.
(c) That love does not exist.
(d) That to become connected with money is to become corrupted.

14. What is learned about the Cheerybles?
(a) They are protecting Ralph.
(b) They do not like Nicholas.
(c) They sent Ralph the letter he received in Scene 5.
(d) They are not kind.

15. How is London described?
(a) Scary, dangerous, and daunting.
(b) Busy, crowded, and full of contrasts.
(c) Pleasant, friendly, and exciting.
(d) Dirty, sad, and lonely.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas discover about the young man?

2. What does Mrs. Grudden give Nicholas?

3. Why is Mr. Lenville, another senior actor, concerned?

4. Back in Portsmouth, the Crummles Company has gathered for what?

5. Once again Nicholas looks for work, and once again what happens?

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