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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John Bowdie do when Nicholas encounters him in the countryside near Dotheboys?
(a) He reprimands him for his poor behavior.
(b) He congratulates him on beating Squeers and offers money so he can get away.
(c) He asks if Squeers is alright.
(d) He runs the other way.

2. Back at Dotheboys, what is Squeers doing to Smike?
(a) Calling for him.
(b) Torturing him.
(c) Teasing him.
(d) Whipping him.

3. For whom is Mrs. Kenwigs waiting?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her father.

4. What is odd about this place?
(a) It looks abandoned.
(b) It is very quiet.
(c) Here it does not really have a name at all.
(d) Everyone looks angry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas do when he crumples to the floor?

2. As Nicholas leaves, how does Lillyvick describe him?

3. Back in London, Newman Noggs arrives at Miss LaCreevy's to take Mrs. Nickleby and Kate where?

4. This is the first of several scenes detailing what?

5. What does Crowl volunteer to do?

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