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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book the Second, Chapters XVII - XIX.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Henry a beneficiary of?
(a) A government lottery.
(b) The Barnacle family.
(c) The Dorrit family.
(d) The Clennam family.

2. With whom does Amy request to renew her friendship?
(a) Frederick.
(b) Mrs. Gowan.
(c) Arthur.
(d) John.

3. Now that they are very wealthy, what does the Dorrit family decide about Arthur.
(a) That he cannot be part of their lives.
(b) That he should be killed.
(c) That he should be paid generously for their help.
(d) That he should be adopted as one of their own.

4. Where do the Meagles live?
(a) Shippencam.
(b) Twickenham.
(c) Oxford.
(d) Birmingham.

5. How does Dorrit treat John Chivery when he sees him waiting after his farewell dinner?
(a) He is quiet until they can celebrate inside his house.
(b) He is quite rude.
(c) He hugs him with joy.
(d) He pretends not to recognize him at all and completely ignores him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has John Chivery admired for most of his life?

2. Who is Henry Gowan?

3. How do people react to Dorrit's behavior at the Merdles' dinner?

4. What relationship of Amy's particularly suffers once her family becomes wealthy?

5. Where does Mr. Dorrit think he is while at dinner with the Merdles?

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