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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Mr. Wegg Prepares a Grindstone for Mr. Boffin's Nose; Chapter 15, The Golden Dustman at his Worst; Chapter 16, The Feast of the Three Hobgoblins; and Chapter 17, A Social Chorus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom are Eugene and Mortimer worried about the rumors around Jessie will affect?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Boffin.
(b) Lizzie and her suitor.
(c) Jessie's family.
(d) Eugene's family.

2. What assumption is made about Rokesmith concerning his affection for Bella in Book 3, Chapter 15?
(a) He just wants her money.
(b) He is deceptive.
(c) He is too passionate.
(d) He is fickle.

3. What was John Rokesmith afraid of becoming that made him take on a different persona?
(a) An accountant.
(b) Like his father.
(c) Lazy.
(d) A sailor.

4. What does Mrs. Lammle say is only a screen for Fledgeby in Book 3, Chapter 17?
(a) That Twemlow owes Riah money.
(b) That Mrs. Boffin is a pauper.
(c) That Riah is a miser.
(d) That Fledgeby is a hypochondriac.

5. Whose boat does Eugene see empty lying near the Hexam home?
(a) Boffin.
(b) Gaffer.
(c) Gaiter.
(d) Veneering.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom do the Boffins acquire an orphan in Book 1, Chapter 16?

2. Who does Rokesmith work with on a ship?

3. When Boffin hides, who does he see plotting with Venus in Book 3, Chapter 14?

4. What does Bella yell at Mr. Boffin in Book 3, Chapter 15?

5. In Book 1, Chapter 14, who does Eugene find dead?

(see the answer key)

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