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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 4-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nicholas do when he discovers Smike alone?
(a) He sends him away.
(b) He teaches him a geography lesson.
(c) He helps him with his math homework.
(d) He gives him a proper spelling lesson.

2. When Pupker gives Nicholas a list of things to do, how does Nicholas react?
(a) He walks out.
(b) He returns the list back to Pupker, telling him he is not interested.
(c) He asks Pupker what he will be doing while he is doing all the work.
(d) He asks what Pupker would like done first.

3. This is the first of several scenes detailing what?
(a) Nicholas' enjoyment of his time at Dotheboys Hall.
(b) Kate's unpleasant life.
(c) The unpleasant life at Dotheboys Hall.
(d) Mrs. Nickleby's new career.

4. Where do Nicholas, Squeers and the Boys arrive?
(a) In a small village.
(b) At Dotheboys Hall.
(c) At a tavern.
(d) In London.

5. How do Kate and Mrs. Nickleby react when Ralph confronts them with the information contained in Fanny's letter?
(a) With disbelief.
(b) With anger.
(c) With love.
(d) With irritation.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Kate arrives what are the owners of the shop doing?

2. What, again, upsets Fanny soon after she happily embraces Tilda?

3. For whom is Mrs. Kenwigs waiting?

4. What does Fanny do when a servant girl tries to comfort her?

5. What do Mr. and Mrs. Kenwigs do when Noggs arrives?

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