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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. Smallweed is seeking a sample of ___________.
(a) Captain Hawdon's handwriting.
(b) Mr. Gridley's writing.
(c) Mr. Tulkinghorn's writing.
(d) Miss Flite's penmanship.

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

3. Jarndyce and Jarndyce is the ___________.
(a) A huge book with questionable copyrights.
(b) A story that is passed down through the generations.
(c) A boring and tedious set of treaties.
(d) Longest running lawsuit in the Chancery.

4. What is notable about the children at Tom's All-alone?
(a) Their parents are Jenny and Liz's husband.
(b) They are all cousins.
(c) They are talented pianists.
(d) Their origins are unknown.

5. Mr.Chadaband delivers a lecture to Jo regarding ___________.
(a) Truth.
(b) Honor.
(c) Theft.
(d) Dignity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sir Liecester sees his gout condition as ___________.

2. What is the only thing the Jarndyce suit hasn't ruined, according to Gridley?

3. Seeing Lady Dedlock has the effect of ___________.

4. Miss Flite's primary interest is in ___________.

5. What des Mrs. Snagsby suspect about Jo?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jo affect Dickens' story? Is he a sympathetic character?

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

3. Discuss Krook's strange death. What is spontaneous combustion?

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

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

6. Describe Mrs. Jellyby's compassion for humanity. Is she a rational person?

7. Describe the relationship between the married Dedlocks, Sir Leicester, and Lady Dedlock.

8. Who is Mr. Vholes in this story? What is his role in Richard's life?

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

10. 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?

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