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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. Why does Pickwcik choose to go to prison rather than pay the fine?
(a) He thinks he deserves prison time.
(b) He doesn't think Mrs. Bardell deserves it.
(c) He doesn't want to support a corrupt system.
(d) He doesn't have the money available.

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

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

4. Where does Mrs. Bardell take a coach to?
(a) Hartford.
(b) Hamilton.
(c) Hampstead.
(d) Henderson.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who tells Sam that Susan has died?

3. How long will Sam stay in prison?

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

5. What is the main problem Ben sees in his plan to get Arabella to marry Bob?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sam Weller do when he first meets Smangle?

2. How does Mrs. Raddle treat her husband?

3. How does Mr. Perker suggest handling the dispute between Mr. Winkle and his father?

4. What does Sam say to Pickwick before he is put in prison, and what is Pickwick's response to this?

5. What does Smangle do on Pickwick's first night in prison?

6. What does Mr. Perker say about Pickwick's case, and what is Pickwick's response to this?

7. What happens at Bob Sawyer's party?

8. What does Pickwick do for Jingle and Trotter after they are released from prison?

9. Why is Mr. Pott so happy to hear that Winkle is married?

10. What does Sam say to Tony about Susan while they are in a courtroom, and what is Tony's response to this?

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