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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Phil Squod has had ___________.
2. Boythorn has property issues with ___________.
3. Mr. Chadband is a habitual ___________.
4. The city of London seems wrapped in a blanket of ___________.
5. The subject of Jarndyce and Jarndyce involves ___________.
Short Essay Questions
1. It seems curious that Dickens' characters tend to go to certain places for no apparent reason, such as Jarndyce agreeing to visit Neckett's place. In any case, a curious theme that seems to resurface is the neglect of children. Discuss your ideas about why Dickens continues to bring up this theme.
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. What is the significance of the "beadle" arriving at Nemo's death scene if any? What is the beadle?
5. Why do you think Judy Smallweed is so cruel to her maid?
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 is Mrs. Snagsby's problem? What is comical about her behavior at the "improvement" of Jo?
8. What is the reader's impression of detective Bucket? How does Dickens accomplish his portrayal of Bucket?
9. Who is Mr. Vholes in this story? What is his role in Richard's life?
10. What is the relationship between Esther Summerson and Miss Barbary?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The story of Bleak House includes mistreated, abandoned, ill, homeless, and neglected children. In an essay, address each of these instances. Are they all associated with poverty? What is the point of making unfortunate children such a prominent part of this story?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay about the use of flowers in Bleak House. Dickens employs flowers several times in very specific, symbolic ways. Examine the symbolism and determine if there is a common thread in the instances where flowers appear.
Essay Topic 3
The issue of suicide is raised several times in Bleak House. Dickens makes it seem almost a common topic of discussion, if not a common occurrence. Try to find some research that sheds light on the suicide rate in England during the 1800s, and see if you can draw any parallels with the economic condition of the country at that time.
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