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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas do when he comes to visit Madeline and Bray?

2. Nicholas paid a call on the Kenwigs,' who have had another baby which Mr. Kenwigs has called what?

3. How does Madeline respond when Nicholas impulsively tells her how he feels about her?

4. What does Nicholas vow to stop at whatever the cost?

5. Ralph orders Noggs to get a coach to take them to the Strand, which Noggs realizes will take Ralph where?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nicholas is symbolic.

Part 1) Describe Nicholas. What does he represent?

Part 2) How does one know this is how he is symbolic?

Part 3) Why does the playwright use Nicholas to be symbolic? Use the play to support your response.

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

Parallel scenes from other stories are used in this story.

Part 1) What other stories are found in this story? What is the purpose of this?

Part 2) How do these stories enhance Dickens' story?

Part 3) How does the way these stories are used reflect the time in which Dickens' story takes place?

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