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

2. Who says that he has been a slave for too long in Book 4, Chapter 3?

3. In Book 3, Chapter 1, who goes to visit Fledgeby with a payment?

4. Who does Wrayburn's companion see that later will appear in his dreams in Book 3, Chapter 10?

5. What does Venus confess to Boffin that he was plotting to do in Book 3, Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lizzie's interaction with Eugene in Book 4, Chapter 6.

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

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

4. How does Riah show that Rogue is a villain in Book 3, Chapter 2?

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

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

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

8. Why does John Rokesmith refuse to see Mortimer?

9. What happens when Jenny comes to see Riah in Book 3, Chapter 12?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Greed is another important theme of Our Mutual Friend. Greed in this novel is depicted in relation to money, possessions and social status. Who is greedy in Our Mutual Friend? Who exhibits kindliness and generosity of spirit? Who desires what and how are these desires manifested? Do they change over time? Describe.

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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