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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who takes Mrs. Bardell back to London?
(a) Mr. Jackson.
(b) Mr. Dodson.
(c) Sam.
(d) Mr. Foggs.

4. What does Sam do when he finds Winkle in Bristol?
(a) Hugs him tightly.
(b) Locks him in his room.
(c) Gives him money to return home.
(d) Asks him to buy dinner.

5. How did Winkle Sr. find out about his son's elopement?
(a) Pickwick told him.
(b) Ben Allen told him.
(c) He read it in the paper.
(d) He got a letter.

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

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

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

9. Who does Pickwick talk to about getting Jingle released from prison?
(a) Mr. Foggs.
(b) Mr. Stiggins.
(c) Mr. Roker.
(d) Mr. Perker.

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

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

12. Who does Sam send Trotter to get when he sees Mrs. Bardell back in London?
(a) Snodgrass.
(b) Mr. Perker.
(c) Tony.
(d) Mr. Dodson.

13. Who lives next door to Arabella?
(a) Mary.
(b) Ben.
(c) Bob.
(d) Ruth.

14. What kind of meeting does Tony take his son to?
(a) A temperance meeting.
(b) A suffrage meeting.
(c) A democratic meeting.
(d) A teetoler meeting.

15. How long does Pickwick get to spend in Bath?
(a) 3 weeks.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 3 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Arabella that Winkle loves her?

2. What does Pickwick give Smangle money for in prison?

3. Why has Mrs. Bardell been brought back to London?

4. Where does Mrs. Bardell take a coach to?

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

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