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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 begins to court David's mother?

2. Who meets David and Steerforth in London?

3. Who does David serve as apprentice under by Miss Betsey's arrangement?

4. Who is Tommy Traddles boarding with?

5. Where does Miss Betsey decide to send David to school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do you think about Miss Betsey's conversation with the Murdstones?

2. What news does David learn when he visits Yarmouth in Chapter 30?

3. What happens when David finally arrives at Miss Betsey's house?

4. What happens immediately after David's mother's funeral?

5. Why is David anxious about returning to school?

6. What happens when David arrives at Salem House?

7. What happens when David visits Dora's friend's house in London?

8. What does Ham tell David about Emily in Chapter 31?

9. Describe the state of Tommy Traddles' affairs in Chapter 27.

10. Describe the conversation between David and Agnes in Chapter 25.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does David change throughout the novel? Detail the changes he makes and the reasons behind those changes.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast David and Steerforth.

Essay Topic 3

Is David Copperfield a self-portrait of Charles Dickens? Use textual evidence and biographical support to argue your opinion.

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