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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Arthur think of Henry upon their first meeting?
(a) He thinks he looks strangely familiar.
(b) He finds him boring but not likable or unlikable.
(c) He feels an instant connection to him.
(d) He does not like him.

2. What does Pancks continually tell Little Dorrit?
(a) That he knows her deepest, darkest secret.
(b) That he will marry her one day.
(c) That she should be careful riding trains.
(d) That he will tell her fortune one day.

3. What does Amy say when Arthur asks if he can all her "Little Dorrit"?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, but only in front of other people.
(c) Yes, but not in front of other people.
(d) Yes.

4. Where does Mr. Pancks live?
(a) In Arthur's basement.
(b) In a horrible apartment.
(c) In Daniel's basement.
(d) In a nice apartment.

5. What is the Bleeding Heart Yard?
(a) The name of the inner courtyard at Arthur's house.
(b) A very exclusive hotel.
(c) Just the name of the town square.
(d) A rental area for lower-income folks.

6. What does Fanny get mad at Amy for doing with Nandy?
(a) Kissing him.
(b) Lending him money.
(c) Running off with him.
(d) Being seen with him.

7. What is the relationship between William and Frederick?
(a) They are brothers.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) Father/son.
(d) They are brothers-in-law.

8. How do Henry and Minnie depart from their wedding?
(a) By train.
(b) By limo.
(c) By carriage.
(d) By horseback.

9. How many letters does Maggy bring Arthur during his walk with Amy on the Iron Bridge?
(a) One very important one.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Two.
(d) Over fifty.

10. What does Mr. Pancks do for a living?
(a) Collect rents.
(b) Deliver mail.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Work for the Office of Circumlocution.

11. Who gives her approval to the marriage between Henry and Minnie?
(a) Mrs. Clennam.
(b) Mrs. Barnacle.
(c) Mrs. Henry.
(d) Mrs. Merdle.

12. Who took Maggy in when her family abandoned her?
(a) Frederick.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Amy.
(d) Tip.

13. Which family has long been involved in the administration of the Circumlocution Office?
(a) The Barnacle family.
(b) The Dorrit family.
(c) The Frederick family.
(d) The Clennam family.

14. What will happen to Henry's debts as a result of his marriage to Minnie?
(a) They will disappear because of laws during the time.
(b) They will be paid.
(c) He must repay them before the marriage can take place.
(d) They will be condemned to poverty until he can pay the loans back.

15. How is Mr. Merdle held by the Society?
(a) They don't even know he exists.
(b) They view him as an embarrassment.
(c) In low regard.
(d) In high regard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret is Little Dorrit actually keeping from Arthur when he asks?

2. How does Arthur come to think of Little Dorrit during his walk to the Meagles?

3. Where does Rigaud meet Cavalletto?

4. What does Arthur see happening in town after he leaves Pancks for the first time?

5. Who does Pancks often stop by to see in the Bleeding Hearts Yard?

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