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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. Why is Bella resentful towards Rokesmith?

2. Where are Mortimer Lightwood and Eugene Wrayburn sitting when they discuss their office space?

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

4. Who is the customer that Abby berates?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Miss Peecher.

2. In Chapter 9, what does Boffin and his wife wish to do something for others?

3. Describe Lizzie Hexam.

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

5. Describe Mr. Sloppy.

6. Describe Silas Wegg.

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

8. Describe how Harmon became Rokesmith.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain Dickens' use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a character that Bella grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

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