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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two, Birds of a Feather: Chapter 1, Of an Educational Character, Chapter 2, Still Educational; Chapter 3, A Piece of Work; and Chapter 4, Cupid Prompted.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the dead man?
(a) Mortimer Lightwood.
(b) Melvin Twemlow.
(c) Charley Hexam.
(d) John Harmon.

2. What does Mrs. Boffin want her husband's tutor to give up in return for money?
(a) His stall.
(b) His glasses.
(c) His books.
(d) His magnifying lens.

3. What social event do the Veneerings host at their home?
(a) A luncheon.
(b) A dinner party.
(c) A movie night.
(d) A theater performance.

4. Who sent the note to the lawyer about the dead body?
(a) Lizzie Hexam.
(b) Jessie Hexam.
(c) Melvin Twemlow.
(d) Charley Hexam.

5. Who is the lodger staying with the Wilfers that the Boffins consider a mutual friend?
(a) Jessie Hexam.
(b) John Rokesmith.
(c) Eugene Fox.
(d) Charley Hexam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Boffin offer the position of secretary to in Book 1, Chapter 15?

2. Who has Mr. Boffin and his wife not seen since the person was a little child?

3. What is the name of the Veneering's lawyer?

4. Whose stubbornness lay in the way of Lizzie's advancement?

5. What did Boffin first think a secretary was?

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