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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 does Silas want to get back from Venus in Book 4, Chapter 14?

2. What does Jenny warn Riah about in Book 3, Chapter 13?

3. Who did Riah lend money that comes to his doorstep in Book 3, Chapter 13?

4. When Mr. and Mrs. Lammle's property is about to be auctioned off, who does Mrs. Lammle go to visit in Book 3, Chapter 17?

5. Who comes to visit Riah in Book 3, Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does John Rokesmith refuse to see Mortimer?

2. How does Bella show that you can be poor yet happy in her marriage choice in Book 4, Chapter 4?

3. Why is Noddy Boffin annoyed with Rokesmith in Book 3, Chapter 15?

4. Describe Bradley's interactions at Wrayburn's house in Book 3, Chapter 11.

5. Describe Eugene Wrayburn's visit to Jenny Wren's store in Book 3, Chapter 10.

6. Describe Rokesmith's interest in Lizze in Book 3, Chapter 9.

7. What does Venus confess to Boffin?

8. How does Wegg fail in his plan of humiliating Noddy Boffin in Book 4, Chapter 14?

9. What does Lizzie tell Bella in Book 3, Chapter 9?

10. Describe how Boffin is warned about Wegg's behavior in Book 4, Chapter 3 of Book 4.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Explain Dickens' use of humor in the book. Cite examples of at least two different instances of humor and explain why the author used them where he did.

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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