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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 Pickwick stay in Towcester?
(a) He sees a woman he knows there.
(b) That is where he is to meet Winkle Sr.
(c) Ben Allen gets sick and needs rest.
(d) It begins to rain.

2. What does Bob tell his secrets about when he runs into Winkle?
(a) Keeping good friends.
(b) Attracting women.
(c) Memorizing books.
(d) Aquiring business.

3. Who breaks up the fight between Ben Allen and the servant?
(a) Winkle.
(b) Bob Sawyer.
(c) Arabella.
(d) Pickwick.

4. How does Mrs. Bardell act as the jurors are sworn in?
(a) Miserable.
(b) Calm.
(c) In pain.
(d) Happy.

5. 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. What does Susan leave to Sam in her Will?

2. What does Mr. Perker hope the jury has had on the morning of the trial?

3. What does Sam refuse to tell Pickwick while he is in prison?

4. How did Winkle Sr. find out about his son's elopement?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens at Bob Sawyer's party?

3. Why does Pickwick hesitate in allowing Winkle to go and see Arabella in Bristol?

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

5. How is Pickwick released from prison?

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

7. Why does Winkle run off to Bristol?

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

9. What happens to Mr. Pickwick because of the prank played at the inn in Towcester?

10. What does Snodgrass do to make Mr. Wardle happy with him after his suspicious behavior?

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