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

2. Who is trying to get in touch with Lizzie who apparently vanished in Book 2, Chapter 16?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Venus confess to Boffin?

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

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

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

5. What is Bella perturbed about Mr. Boffin in Book 3, Chapter 5?

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

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

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

9. Why does John Rokesmith refuse to see Mortimer?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Dickens is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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