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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 is Bradley looking for in Book 4, Chapter 1?

2. Who visits Jenny Wren's store and tries to buy a doll in Book 3, Chapter 10?

3. Who tells Jenny that he is now free of servitude to Fledgeby in Book 4, Chapter 9?

4. Who is distraught about losing Lizzie for good in Book 4, Chapter 15?

5. What does Mr. Boffin think about the Boffins' social standing?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Mr. Twemlow's interactions with Mrs. Lammle in Book 3, Chapter 17.

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

4. What does Venus confess to Boffin?

5. How does Jenny help Fledgeby in Book 4, Chapter 8?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the significance of the novel's title. What did the author mean by calling the book Our Mutual Friend? Cite an example to support your answer.

Essay Topic 2

Greed is another important theme of Our Mutual Friend. Greed in this novel is depicted in relation to money, possessions and social status. Who is greedy in Our Mutual Friend? Who exhibits kindliness and generosity of spirit? Who desires what and how are these desires manifested? Do they change over time? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

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

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