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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. What has Monsieur Rigaud been charged with in prison?
(a) Kidnapping a princess.
(b) Murdering his wife.
(c) Stealing some bread.
(d) Stealing a famous painting.

2. Who does Mrs. Flintwich dream about in Chapter XV (Book 1)?
(a) Her deceased parents.
(b) Mr. Flintwinch and Mrs. Clennam.
(c) Arthur and Amy.
(d) Her deceased husband.

3. Where does Flora live?
(a) A very fancy hotel.
(b) A nunnery.
(c) The Casby home.
(d) With the Clennams.

4. Who is Henry Gowan?
(a) Daniel's brother.
(b) Arthur's brother.
(c) The town tax collector.
(d) A frequent visitor to the Meagles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to visit Arthur when he returns home from meeting Cavalletto for the first time?

2. What is Blandois's real name?

3. Which two characters end up living together?

4. Where does "Little Dorrit" open?

5. What profession is Henry going to attempt after his marriage?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Arthur's mother been living while her son has been in China?

2. What role does Amy play in her family?

3. How did John Edward Nandy come to know William Dorrit?

4. How does Amy respond to Arthur's paying off of Tip's debts?

5. How does Little Dorrit respond to Pancks's continual inquiries about her?

6. What is Franny's first relationship with Mrs. Merdle like?

7. What reason does Pancks give Arthur for asking about information on the Dorrit family?

8. What allows Arthur to get away once Flora starts talking about rekindling their relationship?

9. How does Arthur feel about finding out about the Dorrit family fortune?

10. What does Arthur decide to do when he sees a man being taken to the hospital after walking with Pancks for the first time?

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