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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. The subject of Jarndyce and Jarndyce involves ___________.
(a) The distribution of a large inheritance.
(b) An unfair termination.
(c) A defamation of character suit.
(d) A corporate takeover.

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

3. The city of London seems wrapped in a blanket of ___________.
(a) Sunshine.
(b) Smog.
(c) Fog.
(d) Rain.

4. Sir Leicester takes enormous pride in ___________.
(a) His current wife.
(b) His lovely paintings.
(c) His family.
(d) His business dealings.

5. Phil Squod has had ___________.
(a) The life of an average man.
(b) A life of ease.
(c) A full and happy life.
(d) An unfortunate life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lady Dedlock faints when she ___________.

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

3. The Dedlocks entertain and support several ___________.

4. Mr. Jarndyce is the ___________.

5. Sir Liecester sees his gout condition as ___________.

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

3. Jarndyce v. Jarndyce has finally come to an end, with all the money at issue having been swallowed up in legal costs. Why does Richard Carstone die at this time?

4. Discuss Krook's Rag and Bottle Shop? Is he a good businessman? Is there anything symbolic about the shop?

5. What is the relationship between Esther Summerson and Miss Barbary?

6. How likely is it that Mr. Jarndyce would simply bow out and suggest Esther marry Woodcourt? Is this just common courtesy or this time in England?

7. What makes Lady Dedlock's past such a dreaded secret? Why do they go to such lengths to hide it and why is it threatening to have it revealed by Tulkinghorn?

8. Discuss Dickens' opinion of Nemo's good Christian burial. Is his attitude positive?

9. Discuss the fact that Dickens' culprit turns out to be Mademoiselle Hortense. Why did he not choose a different character?

10. What is discovered at Krook's that may change the course of the Jarndyce suit, and how does it affect the main characters?

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