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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 Pip tell Magwitch just before he dies?

2. How does Pip plan to get on board the big ship heading abroad?

3. Who sees Compeyson at a theater?

4. Who writes to Pip after he sees Mr. Wopsle in his first play?

5. Why is Estella adopted?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the convict after Pip helps him on the marshes?

2. What kind of injuries does Magwitch sustain when he is arrested?

3. Why is Magwitch not tried immediately after he arrested?

4. What does Pip learn when he tries to find Biddy at her school?

5. How does Mr. Wemmick treat his maid?

6. About what does Pip confront Estella and Miss Havisham?

7. What happens just as Pip is about to leave Miss Havisham's house for the last time?

8. Where is Pip living at the end of the book?

9. Into what kind of trouble does Herbert start to get himself, and how can Pip help him?

10. How is Pip nursed back to health after the fire at Miss Havisham's house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sacrifice is a theme that is very prevalent in this book. Who are the characters most affected by this theme, and how do they allow sacrifice to change their lives?

Essay Topic 2

With which character do you relate the most in this book? Why is this? How does this character change throughout the book?

Essay Topic 3

Love is a very important theme and motivating factor in this book. Which characters are most affected by this theme? Which relationships are the most significant to the plot, and why?

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