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

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

3. Who is killed mistakenly according to Rokesmith?

4. Who is the customer that Abby berates?

5. Who is paying for Lizzie's education?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Silas Wegg.

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

6. Describe how Harmon became Rokesmith.

7. What is John Rokesmith's new role at the Boffins'?

8. Describe Mrs. Veneering.

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

10. Describe the Podsnaps.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Romance takes on an aggressive quality in Our Mutual Friend. Who are the two characters pursuing Lizzie Hexam? Who does she like and who does she avoid and why? What do her suitors have in common and where are they different? Discuss.

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

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.

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