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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 visits Jenny Wren's store and tries to buy a doll in Book 3, Chapter 10?

2. What does Mr. Boffin think about the Boffins' social standing?

3. In order to protect whose reputation will the attacker's identity remain hidden in Book 4, Chapter 10?

4. Who in fact has taken away Lizzie Hexam in Book 3, Chapter 1?

5. What does Wegg and Venus find in Book 3, Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when Bradley goes in search of Eugene in Book 4, Chapter 1?

4. How are Riderhood and Bradley punished for their own crimes in Book 4, Chapter 15?

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

6. Describe how Wegg torments Boffin in Book 4, Chapter 3.

7. Describe Riah's interaction with Fledgeby and Lammle in Book 3, Chapter 1.

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

9. Why does John Rokesmith refuse to see Mortimer?

10. What happens to Rogue in Book 3, Chapters 2 and 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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