Nicholas Nickleby - Chapters 21-23 Quiz

What does Mr. Crummles ask Nicholas to do with the French play?

Question Answer Choices Direct it for the troupe. Translate it and put his name on it. Perform it as it is. Rewrite it completely.

What does Mr. Crummles suggest Nicholas and Smike do instead of becoming sailors?

Question Answer Choices Join his circus. Help him run his inn. Join his theater group. Work in his shop.

What job does Kate take after the millinery goes bankrupt?

Question Answer Choices Housekeeper for the Nickleby family. Assistant to Mr. Vincent Crummles. Secretary to Mr. Mantalini. Lady's companion to Mrs. Witterly.

Who does Nicholas and Smike meet at an inn on their way to Portsmouth?

Question Answer Choices Mr. Mantalini. Mr. Witterly. Mr. Vincent Crummles. Miss Knag.

Who takes over the millinery after it goes bankrupt?

Question Answer Choices Mrs. Witterly. Mrs. Nickleby. Miss Knag. Madame Mantalini.

Why does Mr. Mantalini run off and try to end his life?

Question Answer Choices He is devastated by the loss of his business to Miss Knag. He has put himself into serious debt through gambling and horse racing. He is overwhelmed by the pressure of managing his theatrical troupe. He is heartbroken over a failed romantic relationship.

Who supports Mrs. Witterly's pretended delicacy?

Question Answer Choices Her husband. Her son. Her brother. Her father.

What is the name of Mr. Crummles' daughter?

Question Answer Choices The Infant Phenomenon. The Little Prodigy. The Child Genius. The Young Marvel.

What does Mrs. Nickleby envision happening to Mrs. Witterly?

Question Answer Choices Her moving to another country. Her becoming friends with Kate. Her death so Kate can marry Mr. Witterly. Her becoming a successful businesswoman.

What new name does Nicholas go by when he joins the theater troupe?

Question Answer Choices Mr. Smith. Mr. Johnson. Mr. Witterly. Mr. Crummles.