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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What list does Mrs. Squeers goes through?
(a) Nicholas' class list.
(b) The lengthy list of troublesome boys at the school.
(c) The list of chores to be done.
(d) Her shopping list.

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

3. What does the Crummles Company perform?
(a) The first scene of their version of Romeo and Juliet.
(b) The final scene of their version of Romeo and Juliet.
(c) The first scene of A Christmas Carol.
(d) The last scene of A Christmas Carol.

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

5. What do the boys do when they see this scene?
(a) They stand in shocked silence.
(b) They gather around and cheer on Mr. Squeers.
(c) They gather around and cheer Nicholas on.
(d) They run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Mantalini sell Ralph?

2. Where is Noggs expected?

3. Who does Squeers summon?

4. How does Ralph react when Kate begins to cry out of gratitude and relief?

5. Who is the older Nickleby son?

Short Essay Questions

1. What good luck does Nicholas have?

2. Where do Miss Snevellicci and Nicholas go to canvas for financial support for the company?

3. What does Ralph learn about his plans?

4. Where is Noggs expected?

5. How does the death scene of Romeo and Juliet change from the original plot?

6. What takes place at the tavern?

7. What happens with Mr. Mantalini's outstanding bills?

8. By what is Sir Matthew Pupker distracted?

9. How is London described?

10. What happens as the gathering begins to prepare for performances by Morleena and Miss Petowker?

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