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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. Where is Mrs. Bardell sent when she is taken back to London?
(a) A boarding house.
(b) The courtroom.
(c) Prison.
(d) The lawyer's office.

2. What did the guards at the prison do before admitting Pickwick?
(a) Beat him.
(b) Took down his name and sentence length.
(c) Memorized his face.
(d) Gave him one more chance to pay the fines.

3. Why does Bob Sawyer's landlady harass him?
(a) He comes in late at night.
(b) He does not pay his rent.
(c) He flirts with her daughter.
(d) He damages the furniture in his rooms.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main reason Ben wants Bob to marry his sister?

2. What kind of meeting does Tony take his son to?

3. Who does Winkle want to tell Ben Allen about his engagement to Arabella?

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

5. Why does Mrs. Bardell think she is being taken back to London?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Winkle want Pickwick to get out of prison early?

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

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

6. What happens at the temperance meeting that Tony takes Sam to?

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

8. How is Pickwick released from prison?

9. Why does Winkle run off to Bristol?

10. What happens at Bob Sawyer's party?

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