3.11.W - Lesson Review: Chapters 13–19 Reading Questions

Question 1

Pip’s greatest fear is that Estella might somehow show up to his house and _________.
tease him like she always does
ask him to stay with her
slap his face once again
see him working as a blacksmith

Answer 1

see him working as a blacksmith

Question 2

Pip learns from anyone who will teach him and continues to impart his knowledge to Joe. At first, he purely wants to help Joe. But in Chapter 15, what does he admit?
He does not want Joe to embarrass him and bring Estella’s reproach.
Joe pays him for the service.
He merely wants to practice his teaching skills.
He knows Estella approves.

Answer 2

He does not want Joe to embarrass him and bring Estella’s reproach.

Question 3

In Chapter 17, Biddy gives Pip some advice about his infatuation with Estella. What is it?
Love is only for children; he should not give in to it.
He should keep trying to gain her affection.
If he has to change himself to win her over, then she is not worth winning.
He should not fall in love with anyone because all love is corrupt.

Answer 3

If he has to change himself to win her over, then she is not worth winning.

Question 4

In Chapter 14, Pip writes, “It is a most miserable thing to feel ashamed of home.” Why is Pip discontent with his home?
Pip saw the finer things in Miss Havisham’s dining room and compared that to his own situation.
All of these
Pip dislikes Joe’s change in personality.
Pip is obsessed with Estella’s comments on his commonness.

Answer 4

Pip is obsessed with Estella’s comments on his commonness.

Question 5

In Chapter 17, what does Pip confess to Biddy?
He secretly hates school.
He wants to become a gentleman to win Estella’s love.
He feels great love for Biddy.
He thinks Joe hurt Mrs. Joe.

Answer 5

He wants to become a gentleman to win Estella’s love.

Question 6

In Chapter 13, when Joe comes to Satis House, how does he awkwardly answer Miss Havisham’s questions?
He addresses his answers to Pip.
He speaks only to Estella.
He says only “yes” or “no” and nothing more.
He asks questions back to her.

Answer 6

He addresses his answers to Pip.

Question 7

In Chapter 15, when Pip finally comes back to visit Estella, what does Miss Havisham tell him?
Estella is ill and needs a doctor.
Estella has gone abroad to be educated as a lady.
Estella has run away.
Estella has married a wealthy merchant.

Answer 7

Estella has gone abroad to be educated as a lady.

Question 8

In Chapter 18, Mr. Jaggers tells Pip that ________ will be responsible for his education.
Biddy
Joe
Miss Havisham
Matthew Pocket

Answer 8

Matthew Pocket

Question 9

In Chapter 14, what does Pip ask Miss Havisham just before she dismisses him and Joe for good?
“Why is Estella so cruel to me?”
“Am I to come again?”
“I have visited you; will you come visit me?”
“Have I been a good companion to Estella?”

Answer 9

“Am I to come again?”

Question 10

In Chapter 18, what does Pip learn?
He will become a gentleman after all.
He will be adopted into Miss Havisham’s family.
He will have a hard life ahead of him working in the blacksmith’s forge.
He will be able to join Estella in Paris.

Answer 10

He will become a gentleman after all.

Question 11

In Chapter 19, Pip busies himself with shopping for what?
A farewell gift for Joe, Biddy, and Miss Havisham
Furniture for his new home
Clothes, shoes, hosiery, hats, etc.
Books for his new library

Answer 11

Clothes, shoes, hosiery, hats, etc.

Question 12

In Chapter 16, who does Pip suspect Mrs. Joe’s attacker to be?
The convict he freed at the start of the story
Joe
Miss Havisham
Mr. Wopsle

Answer 12

The convict he freed at the start of the story

Question 13

Because Pip saw Mr. Jaggers at Miss Havisham’s house before and heard Matthew Pocket mentioned there as well, he decides that ___________.
None of these
Miss Havisham must be his benefactor
Mr. Jaggers must be the actual benefactor
Mr. Pocket must be his benefactor

Answer 13

Miss Havisham must be his benefactor

Question 14

In Chapter 15, Pip asks for a half-day off from working at the blacksmith’s forge. He says he wants to see Miss Havisham, but he really wants to visit Estella. What else happens?
None of these
All of these
Orlick is jealous and also wants a half-day off.
Joe advises against the visit.
Joe and Orlick fight because Orlick insulted Mrs. Joe.

Answer 14

All of these

Question 15

Upon arrival at his home, Pip discovers that someone broke into their home, and Mrs. Joe was seriously injured. What object was found lying beside the unconscious Mrs. Joe (Chapter 16)?
A stick
A window pane
A convict’s leg iron
A heavy book

Answer 15

A convict’s leg iron

Question 16

In 5–7 sentences, explain the struggle between Pip’s desires and Pip’s conscience. Provide a few examples of this internal conflict.

Answer 16

Pip wants to win Estella’s affection; however, Estella keeps giving cruel comments about how he is common. Due to this, Pip constantly wonders what Estalla thinks of him. This causes him to wish that he was something better than a blacksmith’s apprentice. Later in the book Biddy then tells Pip that if Pip has to change himself for Estalla to like him, then it is not worth it. Finally, Pip has two choices he can keep thinking the way he has been thinking, or he can take Biddy’s advice. Therefore, this is an excellent example of Pip’s desire and his conscience.