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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 did Riah lend money that comes to his doorstep in Book 3, Chapter 13?

2. What does Bella yell at Mr. Boffin in Book 3, Chapter 15?

3. Who apparently has a fondness for Lizzie Hexam in Book 3, Chapter 1?

4. Where does Rogue work in Book 4, Chapter 7?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does John Rokesmith refuse to see Mortimer?

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

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

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

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

6. Why is Noddy Boffin annoyed with Rokesmith in Book 3, Chapter 15?

7. How does Wegg fail in his plan of humiliating Noddy Boffin in Book 4, Chapter 14?

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

9. What happens when Bradley goes in search of Eugene in Book 4, Chapter 1?

10. Describe Rokesmith's interest in Lizze in Book 3, Chapter 9.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Reading and writing play an important role in Our Mutual Friend. Who is illiterate? Who is literate? Who teaches whom and in what way? Does literacy in Our Mutual Friend signify wealth, status or other power? Discuss.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the depiction of these four young female characters in the book, Lizzie, Georgiana, Bella and Jenny.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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