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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Act 2, Scenes 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Smike say to Nicholas when he comes across him on a road to London?
(a) You are my hero.
(b) You are my home.
(c) You are a great man.
(d) You are crazy.

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

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

4. 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) Shopping for school supplies.
(c) Abusing two boys in his charge.
(d) Picking up students for his school.

5. These two go through the Mantalinis' things and reveal what?
(a) They came to the wrong house by mistake.
(b) The Mantalinis are nice people, and they have changed their mind and do not want to take their things.
(c) There is nothing of value.
(d) The Mantalinis are to be taken in lieu of cash payment for a debt.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Kenwigs ask Nicholas to stay. How does he respond?

2. What does Squeers make this person do?

3. Who does Nicholas go to visit?

4. Who is the owner of Kate's new place of work?

5. Who is Miss LaCreevy?

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