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

2. In Book 2, Chapter 15, who schemes to win over Lizzie?

3. Whom does Rokesmith show interest in Book 2, Chapter 8?

4. Who is Jenny Wren?

5. Who comes to the Boffins' house to teach Mr. Boffin how to read?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lightwood's conversation with Mr. Boffin in Book 1, Chapter 8.

2. Describe Mr. Sloppy.

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

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

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

6. Why is the river important to Jessie Hexam?

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

8. Describe Rokesmith's relationship with Mrs. Boffin.

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

10. Describe how Harmon became Rokesmith.

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

The author uses more than one instance of irony in Our Mutual Friend. Cite at least two examples you can identify in the book and note why they are examples of irony.

Essay Topic 3

Dickens is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors and irony, briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

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