Nicholas Nickleby - Characters & Themes Quiz

Who does Nicholas Nickleby fall in love with?

Question Answer Choices Madeline Bray. Miss La Creevy. Smike. Kate Nickleby.

How many students sleep in a bed at Dotheboys Hall?

Question Answer Choices Three students sleep in a bed. Four students sleep in a bed. One student sleeps in a bed. Two students sleep in a bed.

What finally pushes Nicholas over the edge at Dotheboys Hall?

Question Answer Choices The harsh winter weather. Mr. Squeers' ill-treatment of Smike. Mr. Squeers' dismissal of Nicholas. The poor food quality at the school.

What does Mr. Squeers claim is the purpose of administering brimstone to the boys?

Question Answer Choices To cure the boys of illnesses. To purify the boys. To make the boys stronger. To improve the boys' intelligence.

Who conspires to kidnap Smike in Nicholas Nickleby?

Question Answer Choices Ralph and Wackford Squeers. Arthur Gride and Walter Bray. The Cheeryble brothers. Lord Verisopht and Sir Mulberry Hawk.

What illness does Smike die from in Nicholas Nickleby?

Question Answer Choices Smallpox. Tuberculosis. Scarlet fever. Pneumonia.

Why does Mrs. Squeers insist that each boy gets his full share of brimstone and treacle?

Question Answer Choices It is a tradition at the school that must be upheld. It spoils their appetites and is cheaper than breakfast and dinner. It helps the boys grow stronger and healthier. It ensures that the boys remain obedient and respectful.

What crime does Mr. Squeers get convicted of?

Question Answer Choices Being in the unlawful possession of a stolen will. Embezzling school funds. Forgery of documents. Kidnapping a student.

What is the condition of the schoolroom at Dotheboys Hall?

Question Answer Choices It is a well-maintained room with large windows, sturdy desks, and clean walls. It is a bare and dirty room with broken windows, rickety desks, and stained walls. It is a modern classroom with new furniture, bright lighting, and colorful decorations. It is a spacious and clean room with comfortable seating, ample lighting, and well-maintained walls.

What event initiates the main stakes of the story in Nicholas Nickleby?

Question Answer Choices The loss of the family's home. The death of Nicholas's father. Nicholas's decision to attend boarding school. The kidnapping of Nicholas's sister.