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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. What does Miss Betsey tell Mr. Murdstone in a letter?

2. What kind of stepfather is Mr. Murdstone?

3. What is Tommy Traddles studying for a career in?

4. What happens while David is in Yarmouth with Peggotty?

5. Who does Steerforth insult so badly that this person resigns his post immediately?

Short Essay Questions

1. What news does David learn when he visits Yarmouth in Chapter 30?

2. What happens when David visits Dora's friend's house in London?

3. What happens when David arrives at Salem House?

4. What happens when David is having tea with the Heeps?

5. How do the other characters feel about Mr. Murdstone?

6. How does Mr. Wickfield influence David's life in Chapter 15?

7. Describe the scene of David's birth.

8. Why does David's mother die, and how/when does David find out?

9. What does Miss Betsey suggest David pursue as a career, and why?

10. How does Mrs. Steerforth feel about her son in Chapter 20?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of wealth in this novel? What events are driven by wealth and poverty? How are characters viewed based on their pecuniary successes?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast Agnes and Dora. How are their relationships with David similar and different?

Essay Topic 3

How is foreshadowing used in "David Copperfield"? Choose one major instance of foreshadowing and follow it through the book, finishing with how the event is fulfilled.

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