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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. How does Ralph react when Kate begins to cry out of gratitude and relief?
(a) He begins to care about her.
(b) He tells her roughly to stop.
(c) He comforts her.
(d) He smiles.

2. Who represents the wealthy industrial classes?
(a) Kate, Mrs. Nickleby and Squeers.
(b) Crowl, Noggs and Brooker.
(c) Kate, Noggs and Brooker.
(d) Ralph, Crowl and Noggs.

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

4. Where is this couple married?
(a) A tavern.
(b) The Crummles'.
(c) A small chapel in London.
(d) City hall.

5. How does Mr. Lillyvick react when Noggs leaves suddenly?
(a) Excited.
(b) Offended.
(c) Happy.
(d) Surprised.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Lillyvick do when Mr. Kenwigs desperately pleads with him to stay?

2. Of what does Hawk accuse Ralph?

3. What do Mr. and Mrs. Kenwigs do when Noggs arrives?

4. Who are the Curdles?

5. What does Ralph promise Sir Mulberry Hawk?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Noggs expected?

2. What is Ralph doing at his home?

3. What takes place back in Portsmouth?

4. What does Noggs realize about Gride's bride to be? What does he do when he makes this realization?

5. With whom is Kate alone? Why?

6. What is taking place back in London?

7. What does Crummles tell the company, when he arrives with Nicholas and Smike?

8. What happens when Ralph receives Fanny's letter?

9. What happens when Ralph arrives at his office?

10. What happens when Nicholas encounters John Bowdie?

(see the answer keys)

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