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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 celebrates their wedding anniversary in Book 2, Chapter 16?

2. Where does Bella go after leaving the Boffins in Book 3, Chapter 16?

3. What does Silas want to get back from Venus in Book 4, Chapter 14?

4. Whose salary is Mrs. Boffin discussing with Rokesmith in Book 3, Chapter 5?

5. Who goes to visit the Veneerings in Book 4, Chapter 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Eugene is dying, what is revealed about Lizzie in Book 4, Chapter 9?

2. Describe Betty Higden's interactions after she leaves the Boffins.

3. What does Lizzie tell Bella in Book 3, Chapter 9?

4. What is Charley afraid of in Book 4, Chapter 7?

5. Describe Lizzie's interaction with Eugene in Book 4, Chapter 6.

6. How does Bella show that you can be poor yet happy in her marriage choice in Book 4, Chapter 4?

7. How are Riderhood and Bradley punished for their own crimes in Book 4, Chapter 15?

8. What happens when Bella visits her father at his office in Book 3, Chapter 16?

9. Why does John Rokesmith refuse to see Mortimer?

10. What is the scheme that the Lammles come up with in Book 3, Chapter 12?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dickens is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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

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.

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