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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. Why does David find the London school closed?

2. Who does David have a crush on in Yarmouth?

3. What does Emily's uncle, Mr. Peggotty, decide to do when Emily runs away?

4. Who is going to become Agnes' father's business partner?

5. What is the name of the carriage driver who wants to marry Peggotty?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the interaction between Rosa Dartle and Steerforth in Chapter 29.

3. How does David feel about Dora, and what does he worry about?

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

5. Describe the state of Tommy Traddles' affairs in Chapter 27.

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

7. Describe the scene of David's birth.

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

9. What methods do the Murdstones use to break the spirits of the other people in the house?

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

What role does social class play in "David Copperfield"? What different classes are represented, and by which characters?

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