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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) King Henry.
(b) Prince Bladud.
(c) Queen Victoria.
(d) Queen Elizabeth.

2. What does Winkle ask to do before leaving Bristol?
(a) See Arabella.
(b) Visit with Bob Sawyer.
(c) Go to another opera.
(d) Go hunting in the country.

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

4. Why does Sam feel such a desire to stay in prison with Pickwick?
(a) He has nowhere else to go.
(b) He fears Pickwick will be taken advantage of.
(c) He feels an obligation.
(d) He has no other job.

5. Who sends Mary a Valentine card?
(a) Tony.
(b) Sam.
(c) Jingle.
(d) Pickwick.

6. Where does Winkle run into Dowler while trying to hide from him?
(a) An opera.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A ball.
(d) A hotel.

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

8. What does Mr. Perker hope the jury has had on the morning of the trial?
(a) A good breakfast.
(b) A good night's sleep.
(c) A recent fight.
(d) A happy morning.

9. Where does Winkle try to hide when he is locked outside in his nightshirt?
(a) A sedan.
(b) A shed.
(c) A carriage.
(d) A closet.

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

11. What does Mr. Perker say about Pickwick's case?
(a) It will ruin him.
(b) It is a joke.
(c) It is hopeless.
(d) It will end wel.

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

13. Why does Ben Allen start beating up a servant when he hears of Arabella's elopement?
(a) He thinks the servant helped plan it.
(b) He saw him with his sister earlier.
(c) He is angry, and wants to hit someone.
(d) He planned to fire the man anyway.

14. Who marks the end of Bob Sawyer's party?
(a) Mr. Pickwick.
(b) Mrs. Raddle.
(c) Sergeant Snubbins.
(d) Arabella Allen.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Mr. Jackson's occupation?

3. Where is Mrs. Bardell sent when she is taken back to London?

4. Who tells Sam that Susan has died?

5. When is Pickwick's trial to be held?

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