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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 Sergeant Snubbin's occupation?
(a) Bodyguard.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Soldier.
(d) Money Lender.

2. Who tells Arabella that Winkle loves her?
(a) Mary.
(b) Ben.
(c) Sam.
(d) Winkle.

3. What does Tony ask of Sam when his wife dies?
(a) That he remember her in his prayers.
(b) That he attend her funeral.
(c) That he come and visit.
(d) That he deliver the eulogy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hires Mary as a maid?

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

3. What is the name of the Judge over Pickwick's trial?

4. Who lives next door to Arabella?

5. Why does Pickwcik choose to go to prison rather than pay the fine?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sam say when he is called to the witness stand?

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

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

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

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

6. Why is Mrs. Bardell sent back to London while on her trip?

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

8. What does Mr. Pickwick choose to do after he is found guilty, and why?

9. How does Pickwick spend his time while in prison?

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

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