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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 happens to Rokesmith at Rogue's residence?

2. What is the name of the little orphan that the Boffins are going to adopt?

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

4. . Who settles in with the Boffins in Book 2, Chapter 8?

5. Whose stubbornness lay in the way of Lizzie's advancement?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Mr. Venus.

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

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

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

7. Describe Abby Potterson.

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

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

10. Describe Charley's conflict in Book 2, Chapter 6.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Greed is another important theme of Our Mutual Friend. Greed in this novel is depicted in relation to money, possessions and social status. Who is greedy in Our Mutual Friend? Who exhibits kindliness and generosity of spirit? Who desires what and how are these desires manifested? Do they change over time? Describe.

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

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.

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