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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom does Nicholas pay his final call of the evening?

3. Once again Nicholas looks for work, and once again what happens?

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

5. Back in Portsmouth, the Crummles Company has gathered for what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A section of the play shows the poorest, nastiest, and most desperate sections of London.

Part 1) Describe these sections of London. What is the purpose of this?

Part 2) Compare these poor sections to the other settings mentioned.

Part 3) How does this reinforce a characteristic of Dickens' stories?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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