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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Noddy Boffin see when he gets home in Book 1, Chapter 9?
(a) Alfred.
(b) Izzie.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Georgiana.

2. What happens to Rokesmith at Rogue's residence?
(a) He is drugged, knocked out and thrown into the water.
(b) He gets into a bloody brawl leaving with a black eye.
(c) He is kidnapped by pirates and thrown into a bucket of spuds.
(d) He falls asleep and wakes up to find himself stranded on an island.

3. What does Jessie say has given his livelihood?
(a) His father.
(b) The river.
(c) The town.
(d) The bank manager.

4. Whose boat does Eugene see empty lying near the Hexam home?
(a) Gaffer.
(b) Boffin.
(c) Gaiter.
(d) Veneering.

5. What is the name of the little orphan that the Boffins are going to adopt?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Grace.
(c) Carter.
(d) Johnny.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does not appear to approve of Bradley Headstone at the school?

2. What does Mrs. Veneering want to see in Book 2, Chapter 3?

3. Whom does Rokesmith show interest in Book 2, Chapter 8?

4. Who sent the note to the lawyer about the dead body?

5. What plans does Mr. Venus discuss with Boffin's guest in Book 2, Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Charley annoyed with his sister in Book 2, Chapter 15?

2. Describe the man who comes to the Riderhood residence in Book 2, Chapter 12.

3. Describe the Podsnaps.

4. Describe the inhabitants of the Boffin household by Book 1, Chapter 17.

5. Describe Lightwood's conversation with Mr. Boffin in Book 1, Chapter 8.

6. Describe Lizzie Hexam.

7. Describe Bradley Headstone.

8. What is John Rokesmith's new role at the Boffins'?

9. Why is the river important to Jessie Hexam?

10. Describe the arrangement Betty makes with the Boffins in Book 2, Chapter 14.

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