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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. In Book 1, Chapter 10, where are wedding preparations underway?

2. What does Bella insist that she must marry for?

3. Who bothers Silas Wegg?

4. Where is the inspector investigating a report of missing lime?

5. Who does Rokesmith refuse to communicate with in Book 1, Chapter 16?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the Gaffer.

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

3. Describe how Harmon became Rokesmith.

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

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

6. Describe Silas Wegg.

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

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

9. Describe Mr. Sloppy.

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Mr. Boffin and John Rokesmith are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Boffin had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Rokesmith had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

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