The Old Curiosity Shop - Chapters 40-43 Quiz

What does Mr. Garland suggest about Kit's employment with the single gentleman?

Question Answer Choices Mr. Garland suggests that Kit may work part-time for the single gentleman. Mr. Garland suggests that Kit may be 'lent' to the single gentleman. Mr. Garland suggests that Kit may train the single gentleman's new servant. Mr. Garland suggests that Kit may refuse the single gentleman.

What does Nell tell her grandfather to convince him to leave immediately?

Question Answer Choices Nell tells her grandfather that she heard someone planning to rob them. Nell tells her grandfather that she had a vision of a natural disaster. Nell tells her grandfather that she saw the police coming. Nell tells her grandfather that she has had a terrible dream about an old man robbing others.

Why does Kit refuse the job offered by the single gentleman?

Question Answer Choices Kit prefers to stay in his familiar surroundings and doesn't want to move. Kit displays his loyalty to the Garlands by refusing the job. Kit is concerned about the long hours and hard work the new job would require. Kit is afraid of the single gentleman and does not want to work for him.

What does the single gentleman want Kit to help him with?

Question Answer Choices He wants Kit to help him find a new house. He wants Kit to help him find Nell and her grandfather. He wants Kit to help him with household chores. He wants Kit to help him with his business.

What activity of her grandfather worries Nell?

Question Answer Choices Nell is worried about her grandfather's constant gambling. Nell is worried about her grandfather's traveling. Nell is worried about her grandfather's drinking. Nell is worried about her grandfather's spending.

How do Nell and her grandfather travel after leaving their lodgings?

Question Answer Choices They travel by train. They travel on foot. They accept a ride on a canal boat. They travel by horse and carriage.

What does Nell try to avoid while on the canal boat?

Question Answer Choices Nell tries to avoid the captain of the boat. Nell tries to avoid the other passengers. Nell tries to avoid the cargo area. Nell tries to keep her distance from the rough boatmen.

What does Nell overhear the men planning to do with her grandfather?

Question Answer Choices Nell overhears the men planning to take her grandfather on a trip. Nell overhears the men planning to give her grandfather a job. Nell overhears the men planning to help her grandfather. Nell overhears the men planning to take half the money and get rid of her grandfather.

Where do Nell and her grandfather arrive after traveling on the canal boat?

Question Answer Choices They arrive at a quiet village. They arrive at a dirty factory town. They arrive at a seaside town. They arrive at a bustling city.