Bleak House Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Bleak House Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 101 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Caddy Jellyby seeks Esther's help with ___________.
(a) Her job.
(b) Her wedding.
(c) Her fiance.
(d) Her finances.

2. What is notable about the children at Tom's All-alone?
(a) They are all cousins.
(b) Their origins are unknown.
(c) They are talented pianists.
(d) Their parents are Jenny and Liz's husband.

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

4. Jo's money was given to him by a female servant who ___________.
(a) Was searching for clues.
(b) Wanted to help Joe.
(c) Was actually Lady Dedlock.
(d) Was actualy a man in disguise.

5. Esther is now being relentlessly pursued by ___________.
(a) Richard.
(b) Mr. Kenge.
(c) Mr. Badger.
(d) Mr. Guppy.

6. The reader recognizes that Jo's visitor was actually ___________.
(a) Hortense.
(b) Esther.
(c) Lady Dedlock.
(d) Caddy Jellyby.

7. Mr. Snagsby, by trade, is ___________.
(a) A law stationer.
(b) A clothing merchant.
(c) A deli shop owner.
(d) A law clerk in the Chancer.

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

9. Richard feels certain that he will ultimately make his fortune ___________.
(a) From the lawsuit.
(b) Dealing opium.
(c) From his career as a doctor.
(d) Winning in poker.

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

11. Mr. Boythorn comes to Esther proposing ___________.
(a) A loan of money.
(b) Marriage.
(c) A business partnership.
(d) Extortion.

12. A lawsuit involving Mr. Boythorn concerns ___________.
(a) Drunkenness.
(b) Trespassing.
(c) Money laundering.
(d) Defamation.

13. Richard decides to be a lawyer because ___________.
(a) He is truly talented in the law.
(b) He wants to get involved in Jarndyce & Jarndyce.
(c) It's the only thing he knows.
(d) He wants to extort money from Kenge.

14. Skimpole is about to be arrested for ___________.
(a) An expired visa.
(b) Unlawful merchanting.
(c) Non-payment of a debt.
(d) Conspiring with Jarndyce.

15. Mrs. Jellyby's response to Caddy's wedding announcement is one of ___________.
(a) Hopelessness.
(b) Fury.
(c) Indifference.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Esther Summerson is raised by ___________.

2. It would be accurate to say that Mrs. Jellyby is ___________.

3. John Jarndyce explains to Esther that ___________.

4. Richard moves into a new apartment near ___________.

5. Mr. Smallweed is seeking a sample of ___________.

(see the answer keys)

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