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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. Why does Pip not tell Joe about his experience with the convict?

2. What is Mrs. Joe unable to do after her injury?

3. What is the name of the young lady Pip meets at Miss Havisham's house?

4. What does Wemmick call his father?

5. What nickname does Pip's London roommate give him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Joe and Biddy do as Pip leaves, and why?

2. What does Mrs. Joe have Pip and Joe do when Pip returns from helping the convict?

3. What happens when Orlick gets jealous of Pip's day off from work?

4. What does Pip see when he first visits Mr. Jaggers's office?

5. Towards what profession is Pip's education leading when he first visits with Mattew Pocket?

6. What causes Pip to be so ashamed of his apprenticeship?

7. About what does Pip read in the newspaper when he is visiting Estella?

8. What does the escaped convict say to Pip when they first meet?

9. How is Mr. Wemick described in his office setting?

10. What does Pip do on his first visit to Miss Havisham's house that leads Estella to scorn him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choosing sides is a theme that is presented in this book. What are some examples of this theme, and how does it affect the characters involved?

Essay Topic 2

Betrayal is a theme introduced at the very beginning of this book. How does the constant stream of betrayal affect the outcome of the plot, and which characters are most affected by it?

Essay Topic 3

Security and safety are two themes that are touched upon a number of times throughout this book. What are some of these instances, and how do they affect the characters in these scenes?

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