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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. How long does David wander aimlessly through Europe before returning home?

2. Who do Mr. Peggotty and David search for in hopes of learning more information about Emily in Chapter 47?

3. Where do David, Miss Betsey, Mr. Dick, and Traddles go in Chapter 52?

4. Who does Mr. Micawber present evidence against in Chapter 52?

5. What revives David in Chapter 58?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does David do when he returns home in Chapter 40?

2. What does Miss Betsey tell David about the strange man in Chapter 47?

3. How does Rosa Dartle react to Steerforth's death?

4. How does Mr. Peggotty's visit in Chapter 63 tie up the loose ends of the novel?

5. What does Littimer tell David in Chapter 46?

6. In Chapter 42, what is revealed about Jack Maldon, and how does Dr. Strong react?

7. Why does Dora say it's better for her to die now?

8. In Chapter 43, how does David prepare to marry Dora?

9. When David visits Agnes in Chapter 39, why does Mrs. Heep follow them around?

10. Describe Emily's adventures after leaving home.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

How do the minor characters in the novel affect the plot? How would the novel be different if one or more of these characters were removed?

Essay Topic 3

How does David and Agnes' friendship affect the story?

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