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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Arthur meet Mr. Pancks for the first time?

2. What is Pet's real name?

3. What is Mr. Merdle's apparent financial situation?

4. What is the name of Mr. and Mrs. Meagles's daughter?

5. What is the Bleeding Heart Yard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Arthur astounded to learn over dinner with the Gowans?

2. What happens to Amy as her family is preparing to leave the debtors' prison?

3. Why does Little Dorrit's father live in the debtors' prison?

4. What role does Amy play in her family?

5. Why does Arthur not want to join the family business?

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

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

8. What does Arthur realize when visiting with his old girlfriend, Flora, for the first time since his return to China?

9. What happens to Tattycoram when she leaves the Meagles's house?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Fanny is often portrayed as an unkind character even though her marriage to Sparkler, while loveless, gives her father the life he always wanted and felt he deserved. Discuss how Fanny is actually a very kind, considerate character, discuss at least three specifics from the text that support this position.

Essay Topic 2

Compare the character of Mr. Dorrit before and after he receives his inheritance.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze at least three literary devices Dickens uses to develop a character of your choosing.

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