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

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Jarndyce turns Esther over to Woodcourt and again becomes ___________.

2. Miss Flite makes Richard her executor because of his ___________.

3. Staying at Boythorn's country house, Esther ___________.

4. Lady Dedlock finally reveals to Esther that ___________.

5. After a friendly dinner at the Bagnets', Mr. Bucket ___________.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Several times in Bleak House Dickens describes the most disgusting and unsanitary conditions of London cemeteries. What were those conditions? Why were they allowed to get to this state? Have they changed? Research the history of London burial grounds and write a detailed essay, using images, if possible.

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