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

2. What does Susan do the entire time she is visiting Sam in prison?
(a) Coughs.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Drinks.
(d) Mumbles.

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

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

5. Where does Winkle run into Bob Sawyer?
(a) An inn.
(b) A train station.
(c) A doctor's office.
(d) A cafe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What name is signed on the Valentine card for Mary?

2. How long will Sam stay in prison?

3. What is the name of Mrs. Bardell's attorney?

4. What is Sergeant Snubbin's occupation?

5. Who starts a fight at the meeting Tony takes Sam to?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Pickwick released from prison?

3. What prank does Bob Sawyer play at the inn in Towcester?

4. What does Pickwick do when he is awakened on his first night in prison?

5. Why does Mr. Wardle say he has come to London?

6. How is the weekly menu used against Pickwick in the trial?

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

8. What does Sam do on Valentine's Day, and why?

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

10. What did Mr. Winkle Sr. say when he heard of his son's elopement?

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