2. What is the Man From Shrophsire's basic problem?
(a) Prisoner's remorse.
(b) His brother's good fortune.
(c) His anger over his parents.
(d) His rage against the system.

3. The Smallweed home holds ___________.
(a) Loud parties and dinners.
(b) Merriment.
(c) A boisterous bunch of children.
(d) No humor whatsoever.

4. It would be accurate to say that Mrs. Jellyby is ___________.
(a) Clinically ill.
(b) Obsessed with her work.
(c) A kind and attentive soul.
(d) Evil.

5. Hortense has come to Esther asking her to ___________.
(a) Escort her to town.
(b) Be a friend to her.
(c) Employ her as a maid.
(d) Lend her some money.

6. Richard has now decided to pursue ___________.
(a) A voyage abroad.
(b) A career in dentistry.
(c) A wife and marriage.
(d) A career as a surgeon.

7. What des Mrs. Snagsby suspect about Jo?
(a) That he is working undercover.
(b) That Jo and her husband are partners in crime.
(c) That he is Mr. Snagsby's son.
(d) That Jo is a snitch.

8. Mr. Bucket is, by trade, ___________.
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A detective.
(c) A shopkeeper.
(d) A surgeon.

9. What is Mr. Turveydrop's response to his son's impending wedding ___________.
(a) He plans to live with the couple and be supported.
(b) He is enraged and will annul the marriage.
(c) He is please to welcome Caddy into the family.
(d) He wishes they would take their time.

10. Mr. Guppy suggests to Lady Dedlock that ___________.
(a) Perhaps she is Esther's twin sister.
(b) There is a resemblance between her and Esther.
(c) He suspects there is a family mixup.
(d) He thinks she is Esther's grandmother.

11. Esther Summerson is raised by ___________.
(a) Her aunt, Miss Donny.
(b) Her godmother.
(c) Her aunt, Mrs. Kenge.
(d) Her godmother, Mrs. Barbary.

12. Seeing Lady Dedlock has the effect of ___________.
(a) Raising Esther's spirits.
(b) Making Esther want to bow down.
(c) Agitating Esther.
(d) Escalating Esther's sense of humor.

13. A developing theme implies that ___________.
(a) People cannot see the forest for the trees.
(b) The human condition is healthy and thriving.
(c) Justice reigns supreme.
(d) Love is all we need.

14. Discouraged by the law, Richard decides to ___________.
(a) Live in quiet desperation.
(b)
(c) Join the military.
(d) Become an artist.

15. Esther is to become a governess to ___________.
(a) Richard.
(b) Ada.
(c) Kenge.
(d) Miss Flite.