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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 is peculiar about the younger convict who Pip sees?

2. What is the name of the tavern that Joe frequents?

3. How does Pip feel as he runs to deliver some goods to the convict?

4. Who rides in the carriage with Pip when he leaves London for the first time?

5. What does Estella do before Pip leaves her house for the second time?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the convict do with the file Pip brought to him?

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

3. What question does Miss Havisham ask Pip every time he goes to her house?

4. What does Herbert tell Pip about Miss Havisham?

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

6. What does Molly look like?

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

8. How does Joe feel when he visits Pip in London?

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

10. What does Pip learn about Joe when he writes him a letter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choosing sides is a theme that is presented in this book. What are some examples of this theme, and how does it affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Power and Greed are two common themes in this book. Where do they appear, and how do they differ in their manifestations?

Essay Topic 3

Many different characters in this book are persuaded to do things they would not normally have done. What are some of these instances, and how does persuasion affect the course of the plot?

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