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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. Who is the rich man in Book 1, Chapter 11 who has a daughter called Georgiana and is full of himself?

2. Who is the headmaster of the school in Book 2, Chapter 1?

3. What is the name of the tavern where Miss Abbey Potterson is a manager?

4. Who do the parents of Georgiana treat poorly at her birthday party?

5. Who does Abby talk to about leaving the family business?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe Bradley Headstone.

6. Describe Abby Potterson.

7. Describe the Gaffer.

8. Describe Mr. Venus.

9. Describe the Lammles' startling discovery about themselves in Book 1, Chapter 10.

10. Describe Mrs. Veneering.

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

The author uses more than one instance of irony in Our Mutual Friend. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

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