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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sadly, Esther learns that Ada ___________.
(a) Is tired of Richard.
(b) Is terminally ill.
(c) Is jealous of Jarndyce.
(d) Is married to Richard.

2. Sir Leicester is overwhelmed and suffers from ___________.
(a) A broken leg.
(b) Nausea.
(c) A fit of laughing.
(d) A stroke.

3. Tulkinghorn tells a story that reveals ___________.
(a) Lady Dedlock's secret.
(b) His own political views.
(c) The ruination of England.
(d) Mr. Guppy's whereabouts.

4. Richard's money continues to flow to ___________.
(a) Esther.
(b) Jarndyce.
(c) Ada.
(d) Vholes.

5. We learn that Jo was removed from Esther's care by ___________.
(a) Mr. Bucket.
(b) George.
(c) Phil.
(d) Tulkinghorn.

6. After many years, George meets with ___________.
(a) His brother.
(b) His nephew.
(c) His sister.
(d) His son.

7. George explains that he gave Hawdon's letter to Tulkinghorn ___________.
(a) Without thinking.
(b) As a secret pact.
(c) As a writing sample.
(d) To extort money.

8. The childish Mr. Skimpole was paid five pounds ___________.
(a) By Richard for introducing him to Mr. Vhole.
(b) By Mr. Jarndyce to stay away from Richard.
(c) By Esther to keep Richard away from the lawsuit.
(d) From Leicester as wages.

9. What Hortense wants from Mr. Tulkinghorn is ___________.
(a) For him to pay her more money.
(b) To raise her place in society.
(c) To be married to him.
(d) For him to get her a new job.

10. Mr. Vholes wants to let Mr. Jarndyce know about ___________.
(a) Richards new inheritance.
(b) Richard's dismal financial situation.
(c) Richard's decision to stop pursing the lawsuit.
(d) Ada's offer to Richard.

11. Esther learns that Mr. Woodcourt ___________.
(a) Dislikes Mr. Jarndyce.
(b) Adopted Jo.
(c) Still loves her.
(d) Loves his wife.

12. Staying at Boythorn's country house, Esther ___________.
(a) Cares for Caddy Jellyby.
(b) Wishes Richard would return.
(c) Finally sees her scarred face.
(d) Misses Mr. Jarndyce.

13. After a friendly dinner at the Bagnets', Mr. Bucket ___________.
(a) Surprises George by arresting him.
(b) Learns to play the fife.
(c) Breaks the bad news about Jo.
(d) Decides that George is a friend.

14. Tulkinghorn, who vows to reveal Lady Dedlock's secret, is ___________.
(a) Missing and nowhere to be found.
(b) Shot through the heart.
(c) Finished with the family.
(d) Secretly in love with her.

15. Mr. Woodcourt wants to help ___________.
(a) Tom's All-alone.
(b) Jo and Richard.
(c) Jo and Jenny.
(d) Esther and Mr. Jarndyce.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Smallweed takes over Krook's property, he finds ___________.

2. Lady Dedlock's body is found by Esther and Mr. Bucket ___________.

3. Life at Chesney Wold has become ___________.

4. Esther happily receives a proposal of marriage from ___________.

5. In Lady Dedlock's letter to Sir Leicester, she ___________.

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