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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 not appear to approve of Bradley Headstone at the school?

2. Who is the customer that Abby berates?

3. Who is Jenny Wren?

4. Who does Eugene see through the window at the Hexam home?

5. What does Jessie pull out of the water?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mrs. Lammle's scheme to trick Georgiana in Book 2, Chapter 4?

2. Describe Abby Potterson.

3. In Chapter 9, what does Boffin and his wife wish to do something for others?

4. Describe the man who comes to the Riderhood residence in Book 2, Chapter 12.

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

6. Describe Charley's conflict in Book 2, Chapter 6.

7. How does Silas appear deceptive in Book 2, Chapter 7?

8. Describe Mrs. Veneering.

9. Describe Bradley's interaction with Lizzie in Book 2, Chapter 15.

10. Describe the Podsnaps.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe some of the settings for Our Mutual Friend. What is the overall setting? Be sure to include geography, time period and any pertinent popular culture events. How do these settings even if imaginary, reflect modern settings or culture? Why did the author choose to use these places in Our Mutual Friend?

Essay Topic 2

Corruption in society is a prevailing theme of Our Mutual Friend. Dickens frequently refers to this theme, painting a bleak picture of London society. Which characters appear corrupt and why? Which characters appear to rise above corruption even if they were initially vulnerable to it? What is your opinion of the society that Dickens describes? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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

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