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

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

3. How does Arthur feel when his visitors leave?
(a) He could care less one way or the other.
(b) Optimistic about what the future might bring.
(c) Very sad.
(d) Relieved.

4. What does Lion do in Henry's studio?
(a) Uses it as a litter box.
(b) Eats all the paints.
(c) Leaves his feathers all over the place.
(d) Lunges at Blandois.

5. What big job does Sparkler get at the Circumlocution office?
(a) None; he is actually fired.
(b) A door opener, which is a job of much honor.
(c) One of the lords.
(d) The Chief Executive Officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mr. Dorrit interested in building connected with Sparkler?

2. Who filed the original complaint about Mr. Blandois going missing?

3. Who does Henry Gowan spend a lot of time with in Venice?

4. How long is Dorrit acting funny until he dies?

5. What does Arthur's mother say about the same stranger he saw earlier with Miss Wade?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Franny's marriage allow Dorrit entrance to?

2. How does Dorrit feel about his new position of power in London society?

3. What does Rigaud threaten will happen to Mrs. Clennam by the time the debtors' prison doors are closed if she does not pay his ransom demands?

4. How do the guests at the Merdle farewell dinner react to Mr. Dorrit's strange behavior?

5. Why is Flora's introduction of herself to Mr. Dorrit embarrassing?

6. What does John Baptist Cavalletto tell Pancks and the Plornish family about why he is acting funny?

7. What does Mr. Dorrit instruct Amy to do, when he calls her to his quarters in Venice and speaks to her in front of Mrs. General?

8. Why is Dorrit so mortified to be seen with John Chivery?

9. Why does Miss Wade take Tattycoram in?

10. What does Merdle do during his visit with Fanny and Sparkler shortly before he dies?

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