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

2. What does Pickwick do when he sees Jingle in the prison?
(a) Gives him money.
(b) Ignores his existence.
(c) Punches him.
(d) Yells at him.

3. Who does Winkle want to tell Ben Allen about his engagement to Arabella?
(a) Pickwick.
(b) Sam Weller.
(c) Arabella.
(d) Tony Weller.

4. Who tells Ben that Arabella has eloped?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His father.
(c) His client.
(d) His sister.

5. What does Mr. Perker say about Pickwick's case?
(a) It will ruin him.
(b) It is a joke.
(c) It will end wel.
(d) It is hopeless.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sam send Trotter to get when he sees Mrs. Bardell back in London?

2. Who does Tony say is also showing the same signs as his wife?

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

4. Where does Mrs. Bardell take a coach to?

5. What kind of prison is Pickwick taken to?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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