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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. What did Boffin first think a secretary was?

2. What does the lawyer talk about?

3. Who does Rokesmith work with on a ship?

4. Who is George Radfoot?

5. Who has been masquerading as John Rokesmith?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Bradley Headstone.

2. Describe Mr. Sloppy.

3. Why is the river important to Jessie Hexam?

4. Describe the Lammles' startling discovery about themselves in Book 1, Chapter 10.

5. Describe the inhabitants of the Boffin household by Book 1, Chapter 17.

6. Describe the arrangement Betty makes with the Boffins in Book 2, Chapter 14.

7. Describe the social situation at the Veneering party in Book 1, Chapter 2.

8. Describe how Harmon became Rokesmith.

9. Why is Charley annoyed with his sister in Book 2, Chapter 15?

10. Describe Mrs. Veneering.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Create a brief character study of Eugene Wrayburn. What does he look like? What are his positive personality traits? What are some of his negative characteristics? What are his hopes and fears? What motivates him at this point in his life?

Essay Topic 2

The concept of good versus evil appears throughout the book. Who in your opinion is good? Who is bad? Why? Do these characters change over time? Why or why not? Describe.

Essay Topic 3

Romance takes on an aggressive quality in Our Mutual Friend. Who are the two characters pursuing Lizzie Hexam? Who does she like and who does she avoid and why? What do her suitors have in common and where are they different? Discuss.

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