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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lady Dedlock faints when she ___________.
(a) Learns the status of Jarndyce and Jarndyce.
(b) Recognizes the handwriting on an affidavit.
(c) Sees the extent of the lawsuit.
(d) Becomes overwhelmed by the smog.

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

3. Lady Dedlock has assumed for years that her daughter had ___________.
(a) Married well.
(b) Been adopted.
(c) Moved to America.
(d) Died at birth.

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

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

6. John Jarndyce explains to Esther that ___________.
(a) She had been adopted by her aunt.
(b) Her mother was also her aunt.
(c) Her aunt had raised her in secrecy.
(d) She was an orphan he found.

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

8. Mr. Jarndyce is the ___________.
(a) Grandson of Tom Jarndyce.
(b) Brother of Tom Jarndyce.
(c) Father to Tom Jarndyce.
(d) Grandnephew of Tom Jarndyce.

9. Misinterpreted by Guppy, Tulkinghorn states that he feels Gidley is ___________.
(a) Congenial.
(b) Honest.
(c) Creepy.
(d) Dangerous.

10. The woman who visited Jo was wearing ___________.
(a) The garment of a barrister.
(b) Rags and no stockings.
(c) The robes of a duchess.
(d) The clothing of a servant.

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

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

13. Finding Nemo dead, Krook proceeds to ___________.
(a) Steal all of Nemo's food supplies.
(b) Cancel Nemo's lease.
(c) Steal Nemo's paperwork.
(d) Find another renter.

14. Skimpole has a proclivity for ___________.
(a) Extorting money by gaining sympathy.
(b) Behaving with integrity.
(c) Living simply and honestly.
(d) Earning large amounts of money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The marriage between young Rouncewell and Rosa is nixed because ___________.

2. What is notable about the children at Tom's All-alone?

3. Mr. Skimpole's landlord has taken away Skimpole's ___________.

4. The High Chancellor Mr. Tulkinghorn, serves as ___________.

5. Mr.Chadaband delivers a lecture to Jo regarding ___________.

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