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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Young Jo is being held by police because ___________.
(a) He is without clothing.
(b) He has refused to leave the area.
(c) He is sarcastic to the police.
(d) He is penniless.

2. Finding Nemo dead, Krook proceeds to ___________.
(a) Cancel Nemo's lease.
(b) Steal all of Nemo's food supplies.
(c) Steal Nemo's paperwork.
(d) Find another renter.

3. Richard moves into a new apartment near ___________.
(a) Lincolnshire.
(b) Queen Square.
(c) Mr. Kenge's.
(d) Bleak House.

4. A lawsuit involving Mr. Boythorn concerns ___________.
(a) Money laundering.
(b) Drunkenness.
(c) Defamation.
(d) Trespassing.

5. Morbury Dedlock's wife will haunt the Dedlock house ___________.
(a) Until the family becomes humble.
(b) Until Watt and Rosa marry.
(c) Until the Dedlock family leaves the house.
(d) Until Mrs. Rouncewell's sons return.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mrs. Jellyby's favorite cause is ___________.

2. Skimpole has a proclivity for ___________.

3. It becomes obvious to Jo that Lady Dedlock ___________.

4. Skimpole is about to be arrested for ___________.

5. John Jarndyce explains to Esther that ___________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Charity and philanthropy seem to be addressed frequently in the story. Mrs. Pardiggle and Mrs. Jellyby have something in common in their efforts to help others. What is it?

2. Who is Miss Flite, and what is her interest? What is the significance of her birds?

3. Describe the general scene in the Chancery hearings on the Jarndyce suit, and London, as it is set by Dickens in the first chapter. Is there anything attractive or alluring about the ambience of either?

4. The story has turned into a whodunit. Why is lady Dedlock suspected of murdering Mr. Tulkinghorn?

5. Mr. Turveydrop, the elder, is a most unusual person. What exactly is his mental condition? Is he a healthy person? Is Dickens being facetious?

6. What is the relationship between Esther Summerson and Miss Barbary?

7. George has been a wayward son of Mrs. Rouncewell's and has only now reacquainted himself with his brother. What is the new connection between them?

8. Discuss Mr. Guppy's pursuit of Esther as he follows her around the city. How would this be viewed today?

9. Who is Volumnia Dedlock? Discuss her role and her physical appearance.

10. How does Jo affect Dickens' story? Is he a sympathetic character?

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