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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 Veneering's lawyer?

2. To whom does Silas Wegg talk about his amputation in Book 1, Chapter 7?

3. What does Eugene Wrayburn offer Lizzie?

4. What plans does Mr. Venus discuss with Boffin's guest in Book 2, Chapter 7?

5. Whom are Eugene and Mortimer worried about the rumors around Jessie will affect?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Silas Wegg.

4. Describe Abby Potterson.

5. Describe the Gaffer.

6. Describe Mrs. Veneering.

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

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

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

10. Describe Mr. Sloppy.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Secrecy is a recurring theme in Our Mutual Friend. Which characters have secrets and what are they? How are these secrets revealed? Do these secrets result in ominous consequences or not? Do any of them have happy endings? Discuss.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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