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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. Mr. Bucket comes in disguise to arrest ___________.
(a) Miss Flite.
(b) Mrs. Snagsby.
(c) Mr. Jarndyce.
(d) Mr. Gridley.

2. Esther is under the financial care of ___________.
(a) Conversation Kenge.
(b) Miss Flite.
(c) Richard Carstone.
(d) Mr. Jarndyce.

3. Why is Mr. Jarndyce unable to end the lawsuit?
(a) He is not an attorney.
(b) He is a convicted felon.
(c) He is a party to it.
(d) He is not really related.

4. The High Chancellor Mr. Tulkinghorn, serves as ___________.
(a) A leading priest in the church.
(b) The judge of the district court.
(c) A traveling justice of the peace.
(d) Solicitor for Lady Dedlock and Sir Leicester.

5. Mr. Jarndyce wants Richard to ___________.
(a) Marry Ada and get it over with.
(b) Stay away from the family.
(c) Forget about any benefits from the lawsuit.
(d) Become an officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Dedlocks entertain and support several ___________.

2. The woman who visited Jo was wearing ___________.

3. Tom-all-alone's is a place where ___________.

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

5. The city of London seems wrapped in a blanket of ___________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the point of Esther, Ada, and Richard spending a night at the Jellybys'? What does Dickens accomplish with this break in their journey toward Bleak House?

3. What is interesting about Smallweed demanding money for the letters he once had in his possession?

4. Mr. Turveydrop, the elder, is a most unusual person. What exactly is his mental condition? Is he a healthy person? Is Dickens being facetious?

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

6. The story has turned into a whodunit. Why is lady Dedlock suspected of murdering Mr. Tulkinghorn?

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

8. What is the reader's impression of detective Bucket? How does Dickens accomplish his portrayal of Bucket?

9. Who is Volumnia Dedlock? Discuss her role and her physical appearance.

10. Explain Vholes' philosophy about the English legal system? Is it moral?

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