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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom is Mrs. Kenwigs waiting?

2. As soon as the members of the company discover that Nicholas is a playwright, what do they do?

3. Paris challenges Romeo, they fight, and what happens?

4. What does Nicholas realize he must do to save Kate and his mother?

5. What does Nicholas do when he crumples to the floor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place at the tavern?

2. To where do Nicholas and Smike head?

3. How does Bray act during his interaction with Nicholas?

4. How is London described?

5. What happens when Noggs goes downstairs?

6. What takes place back in Portsmouth?

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

8. How does the family act when Mr. Lillyvick arrives?

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

10. What good luck does Nicholas have?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Foreshadowing is important in this story.

Part 1) Give two examples of foreshadowing. What do these examples foreshadow?

Part 2) What is the purpose of this foreshadowing?

Part 3) How does it set the mood of the story and enhance the story for the reader or audience member?

Essay Topic 2

Ralph is symbolic.

Part 1) Describe Ralph. What does he symbolize?

Part 2) Why does he symbolize what he does?

Part 3) Compare Ralph's symbolism to Nicholas? What does this reveal?

Essay Topic 3

Minor characters, plot lines, and events are significant.

Part 1) Describe these minor characters, plot lines, and events.

Part 2) How are they significant? How do they reinforce Dickens' writing style?

Part 3) What is the connection between these minor details and the main characters and plot lines?

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