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

Short Answer Questions

1. In his attic room, what does Squeers consider to himself?

2. What does Mrs. Grudden give Nicholas?

3. Why does one of the senior actors, Folair, take Nicholas aside?

4. What do Kate and Nicholas tell each other, now that they are not marrying their loved ones?

5. While passing a theatre on the way, what does Nicholas notice about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A key aspect of Dickens' work, in general, is the detail and breadth of his characters.

Part 1) Who are the main characters? Describe them.

Part 2) How does Dickens reveal aspects of his characters' personalities?

Part 3) How is any audience at any time able to connect to and relate to these characters?

Essay Topic 2

The theme and story of Nicholas Nickleby is a reminder.

Part 1) Summarize the story. Of what is it a reminder.

Part 2) What is the author's purpose for writing a story? Why was it made into a play?

Part 3) How does this play enhance or detract from Dickens' story? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Nicholas has a temper.

Part 1) How does this temper change throughout the story?

Part 2) How does his journey of transformation affect his temper? Why?

Part 3) Based on what takes place when Nicholas' temper flares, what might Dickens think about this reaction to anger?

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