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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. This is the first of several scenes detailing what?
(a) The unpleasant life at Dotheboys Hall.
(b) Nicholas' enjoyment of his time at Dotheboys Hall.
(c) Kate's unpleasant life.
(d) Mrs. Nickleby's new career.

2. What happened to the girl the Kenwigs had paid to watch the baby?
(a) She burned the dinner.
(b) She has run away.
(c) She had caught her hair on fire.
(d) She left the baby alone.

3. Melodramatic and overwrought, what does Mr. Mantalini do?
(a) He pulls out a gun with which to shoot the two.
(b) He gets a pair of scissors and threatens these two.
(c) He gets a pair of scissors and acts like he is going to kill his wife.
(d) He gets a pair of scissors and threatens to kill himself.

4. What does Nicholas realize he must do to save Kate and his mother?
(a) He has to leave.
(b) He must find a job quickly.
(c) He must find them a new home.
(d) He has to get rid of Ralph.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Infant Phenomenon?

2. Why does Nicholas defend his employer to Fanny, Tilda and John?

3. Juliet awakes and sees what?

4. Who is the older Nickleby son?

5. The party is resuming when suddenly what happens?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Nicholas travel? Why?

2. What does Ralph learn about his plans?

3. How else has the story of Romeo and Juliet changed?

4. What happens when Noggs goes downstairs?

5. What takes place at the tavern?

6. How does Mr. Lillyvick react to this commotion?

7. How does Miss Knag change when an elderly lord and his young fiancee enter to store?

8. What is taking place back in London?

9. What good news does Noggs have for Nicholas?

10. Where is Noggs expected?

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