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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 1, Scenes 10-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At a tavern in the lower class end of London, what is Wackford Squeers, the headmaster of Dotheboys Hall, doing?
(a) Teaching a spelling lesson.
(b) Picking up students for his school.
(c) Shopping for school supplies.
(d) Abusing two boys in his charge.

2. What does Squeers do when leading a spelling lesson?
(a) He falls asleep.
(b) He teaches the boys to spell incorrectly.
(c) He purposely gives them words too difficult to spell.
(d) He gives the students too many words.

3. What does Fanny do when a servant girl tries to comfort her?
(a) She defends Tilda.
(b) She becomes even more upset.
(c) She enjoys the comfort.
(d) She thanks the girl for comforting her.

4. As Mrs. Nickleby appears, Ralph announces that he has found a position for Kate working for whom?
(a) A weaver.
(b) A milliner and dressmaker.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) A carpenter.

5. Describe Fanny and Tilda.
(a) Silly, spoiled snobs.
(b) Tough, angry women.
(c) Kind, and beautiful ladies.
(d) Shy, timid young girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he arrives at his office, what does Ralph's clerk give him?

2. Why does Mrs. Nickleby take her two children with her to see Ralph?

3. What does Noggs show Kate and Mrs. Nickleby?

4. Where do Nicholas, Squeers and the Boys arrive?

5. What list does Mrs. Squeers goes through?

(see the answer key)

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