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

2. What is Headstone's disguise in Book 4, Chapter 1?

3. What assumption is made about Rokesmith concerning his affection for Bella in Book 3, Chapter 15?

4. Who does Wrayburn's companion see that later will appear in his dreams in Book 3, Chapter 10?

5. In Book 3, Chapter 1, who goes to visit Fledgeby with a payment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Rogue in Book 3, Chapters 2 and 3?

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

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

4. What does Venus confess to Boffin?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Boffin and John Rokesmith are two of the most active characters.

Part 1) What is their relationship? How do they co-exist and how do they interact? What is similar about them and what is different?

Part 2) What are some events that Boffin had a direct influence upon? What are some events that Rokesmith had a direct influence upon?

Part 3) Which character offers support to the group? Which one is stronger and why?

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

Our Mutual Friend is particularly effective in conveying meaning through powerful imagery. Powerful imagery to establish connections in the minds of readers with the story's characters and plot. Imagery is the picture we form in our minds of the story we read. It can involve, visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, kinetic and kinesthetic. The author uses these imagery to translate words into a visual story that we can see and participate in within our minds. Describe the use of imagery in this novel.

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