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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What has become of the inheritance which is the issue of the Jarndyce lawsuit?
(a) It has been consumed by costs.
(b) It never existed.
(c) It has been distributed among relatives.
(d) It has been siezed by the lawyers.

3. Nemo's death is caused by ___________.
(a) Suicide by hanging.
(b) Opium overdose.
(c) Murder.
(d) Dilaudid overdose.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Tulkinghorn wants to find out ___________.

2. Mr. Jarndyce's small room off his bedroom is called ___________.

3. Misinterpreted by Guppy, Tulkinghorn states that he feels Gidley is ___________.

4. A developing theme implies that ___________.

5. The old Mr. Turveydrop is completely focused on ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. With all of his physical and mental deficiencies, why would Grandfather Smallweed make the trip to George's shooting gallery?

2. Charity and philanthropy seem to be addressed frequently in the story. Mrs. Pardiggle and Mrs. Jellyby have something in common in their efforts to help others. What is it?

3. Discuss Mr. Gridley's role in the story, Bleak House. What is his relationship to Miss Flite?

4. How could Esther feel responsible for Mr. Boythorn's sadness? In addition, what does this imply about Esther?

5. What is Mrs. Snagsby's problem? What is comical about her behavior at the "improvement" of Jo?

6. Why does Mr. Guppy so easily agree that his marriage proposal to Esther is now moot?

7. Discuss Mr. Guppy's pursuit of Esther as he follows her around the city. How would this be viewed today?

8. George has been a wayward son of Mrs. Rouncewell's and has only now reacquainted himself with his brother. What is the new connection between them?

9. How did Gerge get so embroiled in the plot of this story? What is his role?

10. Discuss the ending of the story. What is Dickens' intention when he allows Esther to live on happily after all that has taken place?

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