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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 the name of the dead man?

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

3. Who does Silas Wegg meet when he goes to the house of the man who bothers him?

4. After recovering from the death of the young orphan, who decides to leave the Boffin residence?

5. What does Mrs. Boffin want her husband's tutor to give up in return for money?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the social situation at the Veneering party in Book 1, Chapter 2.

2. Describe the man who comes to the Riderhood residence in Book 2, Chapter 12.

3. What is Bella's new life at the Boffins like?

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

5. Describe the Gaffer.

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

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

8. Describe Lightwood's conversation with Mr. Boffin in Book 1, Chapter 8.

9. What does Rogue Riderhood accuse Jesse Hexam of and tell Mortimer and Eugene in Book 1, Chapter 12?

10. Why is Charley annoyed with his sister in Book 2, Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dickens is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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