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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the founder of the place the Pickwickians go before Pickwick has to go to jail?
(a) Queen Victoria.
(b) Prince Bladud.
(c) King Henry.
(d) Queen Elizabeth.

2. Who hires Mary as a maid?
(a) Bob Sawyer.
(b) Mr. Pickwick.
(c) Winkle.
(d) Sam Weller.

3. How does Jingle feel when he is released from prison?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Beligerant.
(c) Unrepentant.
(d) None of these.

4. What is the main reason Ben wants Bob to marry his sister?
(a) His father always liked Bob.
(b) He wants Arabella to stay local.
(c) Her dowry can support their business.
(d) Ben is his good friend.

5. How does Mrs. Bardell act as the jurors are sworn in?
(a) In pain.
(b) Happy.
(c) Miserable.
(d) Calm.

6. What does Tony do to the man who starts a fight at the meeting he took Sam to?
(a) Whispers threats in his ear.
(b) Punches him.
(c) Ties him up.
(d) Gets him drunk.

7. What does Susan reprimand Sam for while he is in prison?
(a) Being in prison.
(b) Supporting his father.
(c) Being devoted to a prisoner.
(d) Giving up his free time.

8. Where does Winkle Sr. live?
(a) Bristol.
(b) Bath.
(c) Berkenshire.
(d) Birmingham.

9. What is Mr. Jackson's occupation?
(a) Clerk.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Butler.
(d) Lawyer.

10. What does Mrs. Sanders tell the jury as a witness?
(a) She saw how sad the broken engagement made Mrs. Bardell.
(b) She heard bad rumors about Mr. Pickwick.
(c) She heard Pickwick tell someone he wanted cheaper rent.
(d) She overheard the proposal.

11. Where is Mrs. Bardell sent when she is taken back to London?
(a) A boarding house.
(b) The lawyer's office.
(c) The courtroom.
(d) Prison.

12. How much is Arabella's dowry?
(a) 1,000 pounds.
(b) 2,000 pounds.
(c) 1,500 pounds.
(d) 500 pounds.

13. What does Sam bring to Pickwick after his first night in prison?
(a) Some clothes.
(b) Some money.
(c) Some food.
(d) Some brandy.

14. Who tells Ben that Arabella has eloped?
(a) His sister.
(b) His aunt.
(c) His father.
(d) His client.

15. What was Mrs. Bardell doing when she was taken back to London?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Taking a tour.
(c) Eating dinner.
(d) Having tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom Roker do for Pickwick in prison?

2. What does Bob tell his secrets about when he runs into Winkle?

3. Who sends Mary a Valentine card?

4. What kind of prison is Pickwick taken to?

5. What does Stiggins drink when he asks about Susan's will?

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