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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. Who does Noddy Boffin see when he gets home in Book 1, Chapter 9?

2. What is the rumor about Jessie Hexam finding bodies in the river?

3. Who does Rokesmith work with on a ship?

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

5. Who is Jessie traveling with on the Thames River?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Bradley Headstone.

4. Describe Rokesmith's relationship with Mrs. Boffin.

5. Describe Lizzie Hexam.

6. How does Silas appear deceptive in Book 2, Chapter 7?

7. Describe Miss Peecher.

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

9. Describe Bradley's interaction with Lizzie in Book 2, Chapter 15.

10. Describe how Harmon became Rokesmith.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Eugene Wrayburn. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book Our Mutual Friend? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe Silas Wegg. What is his role in Our Mutual Friend? What was Dickens trying to accomplish by creating Silas' character in the novel?

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