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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 does Mr. Boffin offer the position of secretary to in Book 1, Chapter 15?

2. Whose boat does Eugene see empty lying near the Hexam home?

3. What is the rumor about Jessie Hexam finding bodies in the river?

4. What does Headstone accuse Lizzie of accepting in Book 2, Chapter 15?

5. Who is Jenny Wren?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Eugene reveal his interest in Lizzie in Book 1, Chapter 13?

3. Describe the Gaffer.

4. What is Bella's new life at the Boffins like?

5. Describe Miss Peecher.

6. Describe Silas Wegg.

7. What is John Rokesmith's new role at the Boffins'?

8. What does Lightwood discover when he goes to find the sender of the note in Book 1, Chapter 3?

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

10. Describe Mr. Venus.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast the depiction of these four young female characters in the book, Lizzie, Georgiana, Bella and Jenny.

Essay Topic 2

Secrecy is a recurring theme in Our Mutual Friend. Which characters have secrets and what are they? How are these secrets revealed? Do these secrets result in ominous consequences or not? Do any of them have happy endings? Discuss.

Essay Topic 3

Choose a character that Bella grows to like and become familiar with. How does their relationship evolve?

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