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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. Mr. Jarndyce wants Richard to ___________.
2. Although Mr. George has a sample of handwriting sought by Smallweed, ___________.
3. Sir Leicester takes enormous pride in ___________.
4. Mr. Bucket is, by trade, ___________.
5. It becomes obvious to Jo that Lady Dedlock ___________.
Short Essay Questions
1. what is to become of Krook's Rag and Bottle house, now that he has died? Is its disposition a surprise?
2. What is Lady Dedlock's favorite way to hide? Why does she die?
3. Discuss the fact that Dickens' culprit turns out to be Mademoiselle Hortense. Why did he not choose a different character?
4. What is Mrs. Snagsby's problem? What is comical about her behavior at the "improvement" of Jo?
5. It seems curious that Dickens' characters tend to go to certain places for no apparent reason, such as Jarndyce agreeing to visit Neckett's place. In any case, a curious theme that seems to resurface is the neglect of children. Discuss your ideas about why Dickens continues to bring up this theme.
6. Discuss Krook's Rag and Bottle Shop? Is he a good businessman? Is there anything symbolic about the shop?
7. What is discovered at Krook's that may change the course of the Jarndyce suit, and how does it affect the main characters?
8. Discuss Mr. Gridley's role in the story, Bleak House. What is his relationship to Miss Flite?
9. Why does Mr. Guppy so easily agree that his marriage proposal to Esther is now moot?
10. The story has turned into a whodunit. Why is lady Dedlock suspected of murdering Mr. Tulkinghorn?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The story of Bleak House includes mistreated, abandoned, ill, homeless, and neglected children. In an essay, address each of these instances. Are they all associated with poverty? What is the point of making unfortunate children such a prominent part of this story?
Essay Topic 2
Dickens' writing style in Bleak House often resembles or illustrates his subject matter. Discuss this idea, and if you agree that this is the author's intent, provide examples.. Does this literary device help to drive home Dickens' points? Is there a name for this method? Give examples and quotes that illustrate how Dickens' writing mimics his subject matter.
Essay Topic 3
There is much intrigue and undelivered communication that makes the plot of Bleak House complex and, at times, confusing. Examine in an essay all the ways in which Dickens portrays the dangers of mixed messages and miscommunication in Bleak House.
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