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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tony do when Stiggins asks if Susan left him anything in her Will?
(a) Punches him in the face.
(b) Gives him the liquor from the cabinet.
(c) Kicks him out into the street.
(d) Gives him a wad of cash.

2. What does Pickwick give Smangle money for in prison?
(a) Announcing his visitors.
(b) Keeping his room clean.
(c) Refraining from swearing.
(d) Bringing him food.

3. Why does Winkle Sr. object to the match between Arabella and his son?
(a) They eloped.
(b) She has no money.
(c) Winkle has been previously engaged.
(d) She is too young.

4. Where does Pickwick get jobs for Trotter and Jingle?
(a) Austrailia.
(b) The West Indies.
(c) Wales.
(d) America.

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

6. What kind of prison is Pickwick taken to?
(a) A debtor's prison.
(b) An adulterer's prison.
(c) A juvenile prison.
(d) A geriatric prison.

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

8. How is Pickwick released from prison?
(a) He is released on good behavior.
(b) He pays Mrs. Bardell's fees.
(c) He provides extra evidence.
(d) He bribes a guard.

9. What is Mr. Slurk's occupation?
(a) Reporter.
(b) Printer.
(c) Carrier.
(d) Editor.

10. What does Tony ask of Sam when his wife dies?
(a) That he attend her funeral.
(b) That he come and visit.
(c) That he deliver the eulogy.
(d) That he remember her in his prayers.

11. When is Pickwick's trial to be held?
(a) February 4th.
(b) February 12th.
(c) February 14th.
(d) February 22nd.

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

13. Who is sent to retrieve Winkle after he is run off by Mr. Dowler?
(a) Snodgrass.
(b) Sam.
(c) Pickwick.
(d) Tony.

14. Who did Mrs. Bardell say instigated her trial against Pickwick?
(a) Her lawyers.
(b) Herself.
(c) Sam Weller.
(d) He mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Winkle try to hide when he is locked outside in his nightshirt?

2. What is Mr. Jackson's occupation?

3. Why does Pickwcik choose to go to prison rather than pay the fine?

4. How does Mrs. Bardell act as the jurors are sworn in?

5. Why does Ben Allen start beating up a servant when he hears of Arabella's elopement?

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