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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lady Dedlock finally reveals to Esther that ___________.

2. Sadly, Esther learns that Ada ___________.

3. Esther's illness has resulted in ___________.

4. Tulkinghorn advise Lady Dedlock ___________.

5. George's mother turns out to be ___________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

London's Court of Chancery actually existed at one time. Write a well-researched essay about the Chancery, its structure, its intended purpose and its eventual demise. Can you compare the institution to any that are in existence today?

Essay Topic 2

Dickens describes Tulkinghorn's funeral as having many empty carriages for absent mourners. Research this practice and write an essay on its origins, its meaning, and its demise.

Essay Topic 3

Apparently, during Dickens' lifetime, women were still not considered equal to men. Using Bleak House as your basis of research, explore the status of women in the 1800s in England. What clues does this story provide (perhaps unintentionally) about how women were seen and treated?

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