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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. Who is Miss LaCreevy?
(a) A school mistress.
(b) A crazy woman who wanders the streets.
(c) A painter of miniature portraits.
(d) The Nicklebys' aunt.

2. Who sets off on a journey with Nicholas?
(a) Smike.
(b) John.
(c) Fanny.
(d) Kate.

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

4. When Mrs. Nickleby asks Kate whether she has anything to say to her uncle, what does Kate say?
(a) She angrily storms out of the room.
(b) She quietly thanks him.
(c) She has nothing to say.
(d) She does, but insists upon saying it in private.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Kate is alone when who arrives to repossess the Mantalinis' belongings?

2. What does Squeers make this person do?

3. Who does Nicholas go to visit?

4. Where is Noggs expected?

5. What does Nicholas do when he discovers Smike alone?

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