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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. In Book 3, Chapter 2, who goes for a walk with Jenny Wren?

2. Who has declared love for Bella according to Mrs. Lammle in Book 3, Chapter 12?

3. What does Lizzie fear about Bradley Headstone in Book 3, Chapter 9?

4. What does Charley say would be unforgivable on the part of Headstone in Book 4, Chapter 7?

5. Where is Wrayburn staying in Book 4, Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Bella show that you can be poor yet happy in her marriage choice in Book 4, Chapter 4?

3. Why does John Rokesmith refuse to see Mortimer?

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

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

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

7. Describe Eugene Wrayburn's visit to Jenny Wren's store in Book 3, Chapter 10.

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

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

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

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

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

Choose a character that Bella grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

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