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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. Mrs. Rouncewell is ___________.
(a) Mr. Dedlock's housekeeper.
(b) Mr. Skimpole's housekeeper.
(c) A guest of Tony Jobling.
(d) A mother of daughters.

2. Why is Jo's evidence deemed to be inadmissable?
(a) He is homeless.
(b) His ignorance and ucertainty make him unreliable.
(c) He is an opium addict.
(d) His known dishonesty makes him unreliable.

3. Guppy reveals that Nemo's last name, and perhaps Esther's, may be ___________.
(a) Summerson.
(b) Hawdon.
(c) Dedlock.
(d) Rouncewell.

4. Mrs. Pardigle is focused on ___________.
(a) Her household.
(b) Her legal problems.
(c) Her charity work.
(d) Her children.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Nemo's death is caused by ___________.

2. Lady Dedlock faints when she ___________.

3. Young Jo is being held by police because ___________.

4. Mr. Guppy suggests to Lady Dedlock that ___________.

5. Morbury Dedlock's wife will haunt the Dedlock house ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Is Mr. Guppy appropriately named? Why, or why not?

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

3. Why has Chesney Wold become quiet and dismal? How is it different now from before?

4. what is to become of Krook's Rag and Bottle house, now that he has died? Is its disposition a surprise?

5. 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?

6. Why do you think Judy Smallweed is so cruel to her maid?

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

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

9. 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?

10. What seems to be the underlying reason for the officer's suspicions about Jo? Can Jo be compared to our homeless population toady?

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