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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the rich man in Book 1, Chapter 11 who has a daughter called Georgiana and is full of himself?
(a) Alfred Lammle.
(b) John Podsnap.
(c) Eugene Fox.
(d) John Harmon.

2. Who comes to the Boffins' house to teach Mr. Boffin how to read?
(a) Lizzie.
(b) John.
(c) Silas.
(d) Bella.

3. What does Mrs. Boffin want her husband's tutor to give up in return for money?
(a) His stall.
(b) His books.
(c) His glasses.
(d) His magnifying lens.

4. Who offers to work as a secretary?
(a) Jessie Hexam.
(b) Mortimer Lightwood.
(c) Noddy Boffin.
(d) John Rokesmith.

5. What is the rumor about Jessie Hexam finding bodies in the river?
(a) He steals from them.
(b) He hastens their death.
(c) He jinxes them.
(d) He pretends to find them.

6. After recovering from the death of the young orphan, who decides to leave the Boffin residence?
(a) Mrs. Lammle.
(b) Georgiana Podsnap.
(c) Bella Wilfer.
(d) Betty Hidgen.

7. What does Bella insist that she must marry for?
(a) Money.
(b) Adventure.
(c) Love.
(d) Freedom.

8. Who does Abby talk to about leaving the family business?
(a) Rogue.
(b) Lizzie.
(c) Silas.
(d) John.

9. Who does Noddy Boffin see when he gets home in Book 1, Chapter 9?
(a) Alfred.
(b) Georgiana.
(c) Henrietta.
(d) Izzie.

10. Who do the Boffins decide to take under their care?
(a) Georgiana.
(b) Izzie.
(c) Bella.
(d) Henrietta.

11. What is Jessie Hexam also known as?
(a) Priest.
(b) Gaffer.
(c) Editor.
(d) Rider.

12. Who is the lodger staying with the Wilfers that the Boffins consider a mutual friend?
(a) Jessie Hexam.
(b) Charley Hexam.
(c) Eugene Fox.
(d) John Rokesmith.

13. What does Jessie say has given his livelihood?
(a) The river.
(b) His father.
(c) The bank manager.
(d) The town.

14. What does Bradley Headstone try to convince Lizzie to accept?
(a) A new position at the school.
(b) Money as a loan.
(c) An engagement ring.
(d) Him as her teacher.

15. What is Abby's rule about drinking?
(a) The tap is unlimited.
(b) She does not have any.
(c) All broken glass must be paid for immediately.
(d) The men can drink as much as their wives will let them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rogue apparently receive for betraying Gaffer Hexam?

2. Who is the boy that the Boffins plan to adopt?

3. Who does Charley think would make a better teacher for Lizzie?

4. Who has decided to complete his studies in Book 2, Chapter 1?

5. What is the name of the tavern where Miss Abbey Potterson is a manager?

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