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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 returns to the Boffin mansion in Book 3, Chapter 5?

2. Who comes to visit Riah in Book 3, Chapter 13?

3. Whom does Noddy refuse to listen to in Book 4, Chapter 14?

4. After Venus leaves, who comes to see Boffin in Book 3, Chapter 14?

5. What does Rogue tell Headstone about Wrayburn in Book 4, Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe how Wegg torments Boffin in Book 4, Chapter 3.

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

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

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

7. Describe how Boffin is warned about Wegg's behavior in Book 4, Chapter 3 of Book 4.

8. What does Venus confess to Boffin?

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

10. Why does John Rokesmith refuse to see Mortimer?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Money has particular significance in the Our Mutual Friend. What is the significance of having money in the story? Who chases after money? Who has money? Who loses money? Who gains money? What does Dickens ultimately say about money through Bella and what is the importance of this discovery and the character's role? Explain.

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

The author uses some important instances of foreshadowing in Our Mutual Friend. Explain what foreshadowing is and cite at least two examples making sure to explain what makes each an example of foreshadowing.

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