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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. What does William admonish Frederick for during one of their walks around the prison yards?
(a) Always feeling a need to be competitive with everyone else.
(b) Not making enough money.
(c) Not taking better care of himself.
(d) Not being handsome enough.

2. How do people react to Dorrit's behavior at the Merdles' dinner?
(a) They are shocked.
(b) They just ignore it.
(c) They find it quite funny, actually.
(d) They get so angry that they throw him out on the street.

3. Who is John Chivery the son of?
(a) A famous actor.
(b) A famous actress.
(c) The mayor.
(d) A prison guard.

4. Where is the Dorrit family vacationing when Book 2 opens?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) The Alps of Italy.
(c) Paris.
(d) Germany.

5. With whom does Dorrit like to go exploring?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Herself.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arthur think of Henry upon their first meeting?

2. How does Fanny respond to Frederick's scolding about how she treats Amy?

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

4. Where do the Meagles live?

5. Now that they are very wealthy, what does the Dorrit family decide about Arthur.

(see the answer key)

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