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

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

3. Who comes to talk to Fledgeby in Book 3, Chapter 1?

4. Who warns the Lammles to stay away from Georgiana?

5. What does Bella ask her father to pretend in Book 4, Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does John Rokesmith refuse to see Mortimer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The author uses more than one instance of irony in Our Mutual Friend. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

The concept of good versus evil appears throughout the book. Who in your opinion is good? Who is bad? Why? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not? Describe.

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