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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 Rogue's relationship with the person he goes to live with in Book 2, Chapter 12?

2. What do Alfred and his new wife discover soon after their marriage about each other?

3. What does Bradley Headstone try to convince Lizzie to accept?

4. Who does Rokesmith talk to in Book 2, Chapter 14 that is happy about Bella's life?

5. What does Silas Wegg do on a London corner?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the office where Mortimer and Eugene are sitting, what is revealed about Lizzie in Book 2, Chapter 6?

2. Describe the inhabitants of the Boffin household by Book 1, Chapter 17.

3. Describe Bradley Headstone.

4. How does Eugene reveal his interest in Lizzie in Book 1, Chapter 13?

5. Describe the arrangement Betty makes with the Boffins in Book 2, Chapter 14.

6. Describe Silas Wegg.

7. Describe the Lammles' startling discovery about themselves in Book 1, Chapter 10.

8. What does Lightwood discover when he goes to find the sender of the note in Book 1, Chapter 3?

9. Describe Lizzie Hexam.

10. What is Mrs. Lammle's scheme to trick Georgiana in Book 2, Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in Our Mutual Friend. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

Essay Topic 2

Money has particular significance in the Our Mutual Friend. What is the significance of having money in the story? Who chases after money? Who has money? Who loses money? Who gains money? What does Dickens ultimately say about money through Bella and what is the importance of this discovery and the character's role? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Corruption in society is a prevailing theme of Our Mutual Friend. Dickens frequently refers to this theme, painting a bleak picture of London society. Which characters appear corrupt and why? Which characters appear to rise above corruption even if they were initially vulnerable to it? What is your opinion of the society that Dickens describes? Explain.

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