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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 tries to convince Riah to give the debtor who owes him money a break in Book 3, Chapter 13 but to no avail?

2. Who does Eugene see walking along the river in Book 4, Chapter 6?

3. Where is Wrayburn staying in Book 4, Chapter 1?

4. What does Bella realize about money in Book 4, Chapter 16?

5. What does Venus confess to Boffin that he was plotting to do in Book 3, Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Bradley's interactions at Wrayburn's house in Book 3, Chapter 11.

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

4. How does Riah show that Rogue is a villain in Book 3, Chapter 2?

5. How has Bella's relationship with John changed her views of money and life in Book 4, Chapter 5?

6. What does Venus confess to Boffin?

7. What happens when Jenny comes to see Riah in Book 3, Chapter 12?

8. Describe Riah's interaction with Fledgeby and Lammle in Book 3, Chapter 1.

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

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

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

Essay Topic 2

Describe some of the settings for Our Mutual Friend. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in Our Mutual Friend?

Essay Topic 3

Create a brief character study of Eugene Wrayburn. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

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