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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 runs the other way.
(b) He reprimands him for his poor behavior.
(c) He asks if Squeers is alright.
(d) He congratulates him on beating Squeers and offers money so he can get away.

2. What do Mrs. Nickleby and Kate help Nicholas do, before he leaves for Dothesboys Hall?
(a) Pack.
(b) Write a letter to his uncle.
(c) Sell the home.
(d) Buy supplies for the trip.

3. What does Crowl volunteer to do?
(a) Tell the family that Noggs will not be attending the party.
(b) Cook Noggs' dinner for him.
(c) Go to the party in Noggs' place.
(d) Stay behind and keep an eye on Noggs' fire.

4. Who does Squeers summon?
(a) Nicholas.
(b) Smike.
(c) Noggs.
(d) Bonney.

5. While out on a walk through the school's gardens, Nicholas meets Fanny and Tilda who do what?
(a) Giggle and flirt with him.
(b) Stage a little scene which ends with Fanny fainting into Nicholas' arms.
(c) Ignore him.
(d) Get him into trouble with Mr. Squeers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Squeers do when leading a spelling lesson?

2. At a tavern in the lower class end of London, what is Wackford Squeers, the headmaster of Dotheboys Hall, doing?

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

4. Back at Dotheboys, what is Squeers doing to Smike?

5. Crowl comes with what news?

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