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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. In what does Pip push Miss Havisham?

2. Who teaches Pip the alphabet?

3. Who does Herbert love?

4. What is Jaggers doing when Pip goes to ask him for some money for furniture?

5. What is the name of Joe's journeyman?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Pip goes to find Joe at a local tavern after his first day at Miss Havisham's house?

2. What is Mr. Wemmick like when he leaves work?

3. What surprising event does Pip see on a handbill when he returns to London after visiting Estella?

4. What does Molly look like?

5. What happens when Pip is challenged to a fight at Miss Havisham's house?

6. What causes Mrs. Pocket to burst into tears when Pip first meets her?

7. What does the escaped convict say to Pip when they first meet?

8. About what does Pip read in the newspaper when he is visiting Estella?

9. How does Mr. Jaggers embarrass Mr. Wopsle in the tavern?

10. What does the convict say to keep Pip out of trouble when he is found on the marshes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does symbolism play in the story, and where does it appear? How is the plot altered by the presence of these symbols?

Essay Topic 2

Shame and propriety are common themes throughout this book. What are some of the instances where these themes are present, and why are they so important to the characters involved?

Essay Topic 3

Betrayal is a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does the constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters are most affected by it?

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