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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item does John Chivery bring to Dorrit after his farewell dinner?
(a) A new phone.
(b) An old book.
(c) Alcohol.
(d) Cigars.

2. How does Arthur's mom respond to Arthur's information about who Blandois really is?
(a) She gets furious and throws him out of the house.
(b) She faints with shock.
(c) She does not believe him.
(d) She laughs because she already knew.

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

4. Who do the Meagles' servants think they see at the gate one evening?
(a) A very big, scary dog.
(b) Flora.
(c) Tattycoram.
(d) Miss Wade.

5. How does Fanny respond to Frederick's scolding about how she treats Amy?
(a) She refuses to talk the rest of the day.
(b) She is kinder for the rest of the day.
(c) She is just meaner when Frederick is not around.
(d) She throws a hissy fit.

6. Why is Mr. Dorrit interested in building connected with Sparkler?
(a) He loves him because of his name.
(b) He wants to be in the paper more, and Sparkler works as a reporter.
(c) He might meet Merdle through him.
(d) He thinks it might help his painting.

7. In Chapter XIX, why is Dorrit not greeted by Amy when he arrives home?
(a) She is mad at him.
(b) He is surprising her on purpose.
(c) He wasn't expected until the next day.
(d) She has fallen and broken her ankle quite badly.

8. Where does the Dorrit family decide to take up residence in a huge mansion for several months?
(a) Venice.
(b) Paris.
(c) England.
(d) London.

9. Why does Pancks have more difficulty than normal in collecting rents?
(a) Because the country is going through a recession and no one has any funds.
(b) Because people have learned they can take advantage of him.
(c) Because people know that Merdle does not really need the money.
(d) Because no one respects him anymore.

10. What does Cavalletto do that makes Arthur think he may know Blandois?
(a) Whistle a tune Blandois used to whistle.
(b) Pull out Blandois's wallet.
(c) Nothing; Arthur just takes a lucky guess.
(d) Mention him directly in conversation.

11. Whose approval of Fanny and Sparkler's marriage does Mr. Dorrit seek?
(a) Mrs. Merdle's.
(b) Frederick's.
(c) Amy's.
(d) His deceased wife's; he visits her grave to "talk" to her.

12. Who reports to Mr. Dorrit that Mr. Blandois has gone missing?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Maggy.
(c) Amy.
(d) Flora.

13. How does Arthur start to feel while in debtors' prison?
(a) Happy and carefree.
(b) Shaky and confused.
(c) Wise beyond his years.
(d) Ill and very old.

14. Who is Lion?
(a) Minnie's parrot.
(b) Minnie's ferret.
(c) Minnie's dog.
(d) Minnie's cat.

15. With whose penknife does Merdle kill himself?
(a) The Sparklers'.
(b) The Merdles'.
(c) The Blandois'.
(d) The Cavallettos'.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do Fanny and Sparkler get engaged?

2. Which rooms do Mr. and Mrs. Sparkler occupy after their wedding?

3. Where are Miss Wade, Tattycoram, and Flora all living when Arthur goes to see Tattycoram?

4. Who was Miss Wade once in love with?

5. Which character does Minnie dislike in Venice?

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