4.13.F - Quiz: Weeks 12–13

Question 1

Why is Pip so mortified that the convict is his benefactor? Select all answers that apply.
Magwitch is a vulgar criminal.
Pip has never met a criminal before.
Magwitch comes from Australia.
Estella is not designed for him.
Miss Havisham used and abused him.

Answer 1

Magwitch is a vulgar criminal.
Estella is not designed for him.
Miss Havisham used and abused him.

Question 2

Pip may treat Joe and Biddy poorly because he feels belittled by Estella and does not want to be the “bottom of the barrel.”
True
False

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Pip is deeply embarrassed by Joe. However, he also feels ashamed of himself for rejecting Joe. This is an example of which literary device?
Individual vs. self conflict
Individual vs. individual conflict
Tone
Symbolism

Answer 3

Individual vs. self conflict

Question 4

A caricature is a/an _________ description of a character.
exaggerated
short
flattering
subtle

Answer 4

exaggerated

Question 5

There is only one reason that Pip loves Estella so fiercely, and that reason is completely obvious to the reader.

True
False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Because adult Pip narrates Great Expectations, the many caricatures in the novel highlight which of Pip’s qualities?
Imagination
Boredom
Kindness
Cruelty

Answer 6

Imagination

Question 7

Charles Dickens is known for the many colorful caricatures in his work.
True
False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

The Aged: “a very old man in a flannel coat: clean, cheerful, comfortable, and well cared for, but intensely deaf”

Caricature
Character description

Answer 8

Character description

Question 9

While Pip lives as a gentleman, he expects that money will solve all of his problems. How is this expectation dashed?
Herbert steals all his money.
Jaggers refuses to give him any more money.
He finds himself deeply in debt.
No one accepts his money.

Answer 9

He finds himself deeply in debt.

Question 10

The narrator of Great Expectations (adult Pip) proves that narrators are NEVER internally conflicted.
True
False

Answer 10

False

Question 11

To which two characters’ relationship does this verse apply?

“Those who cling to worthless idols forsake faithful love.” (Jonah 2:8)

Pip and Estella
Joe and Biddy
Miss Havisham and Matthew Pocket
Wemmick and Miss Skiffins

Answer 11

Pip and Estella

Question 12

A literary subject is a simple topic; by contrast, a ________ is a particular message about that subject.
theme
dialect
conflict
caricature

Answer 12

theme

Question 13

Pip, who has worked so hard to become sophisticated and leave his poor background behind him, discovers that his benefactor is a convict. This is an example of which literary device?
External conflict
Mood
Irony
Dialect

Answer 13

Irony

Question 14

One of the major themes in Great Expectations is the instability of expectations in life.
True
False

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Uncle Pumblechook: “a large hard-breathing middle-aged slow man, with a mouth like a fish, dull staring eyes, and sandy hair standing upright on his head, so that he looked as if he had just been all but choked …”

Character description
Caricature

Answer 15

Caricature

Question 16

In Chapter 22, what does Herbert begin to do?
Teach Pip how the upper class live
Tell Pip what he knows about Miss Havisham
Teach Pip manners and social etiquette
All of these

Answer 16

All of these

Question 17

In Chapter 20, Pip meets Mr. Jaggers in London, and ________.
All of these
he is given credit at several shops
he receives a handsome allowance
None of these
he is told he will temporarily reside with the son of his tutor, Mr. Herbert Pocket

Answer 17

All of these

Question 18

In Chapter 25, Wemmick takes Pip to his home, called Walworth. There, he introduces Pip to his old father, whose nickname is _________.
Father Time
The Infirm
The Ancient
The Aged

Answer 18

The Aged

Question 19

Who of the following is NOT one of Mr. Pocket’s students?
Startop
Estella
Pip
Drummle

Answer 19

Estella

Question 20

What symbolic habit does Mr. Jaggers have? Pip notes it in Chapter 24.
Washes his hands after meeting with clients
Kisses a Bible before meeting with clients
Says the Lord’s Prayer before meeting with clients
Eats a rabbit heart after meeting with clients

Answer 20

Washes his hands after meeting with clients

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT something Pip learns from Herbert about Miss Havisham in Chapter 22?
Miss Havisham stopped the clocks at the moment she was rejected, so time “stands still” at Satis House.
Miss Havisham’s fiancé jilted her at the altar.
Miss Havisham made up the story of her rejection to make people pity her.
Her half-brother wastes his share of their inheritance and schemes to get it back.

Answer 21

Miss Havisham made up the story of her rejection to make people pity her.

Question 22

When Joe visits Pip in Chapter 27, what does he quickly realize?
He wants to move to London to be closer to Pip.
He is no longer suitable company for Pip.
Pip is more kindhearted than ever and that Pip wants to come live at home.
Herbert would be a good blacksmith apprentice.

Answer 22

He is no longer suitable company for Pip.

Question 23

In Chapter 28, Pip finds out that ________ is claiming to be his benefactor.
Wopsle
Jaggers
Pumblechook
Joe

Answer 23

Pumblechook

Question 24

In Chapter 30, Pip explains his feelings about Estella to his friend Herbert. What is Herbert’s advice for Pip?
Never see her again
Write a tell-all letter to her
Detach himself from her
Propose to her

Answer 24

Detach himself from her

Question 25

In Chapter 27, Pip has a moment of remorse and feels terrible for shunning Joe. What does he do?
He sends Joe flowers to make up for it.
He does nothing.
He races after Joe but is too late—his friend has already gone.
He invites Joe to come live with him.

Answer 25

He races after Joe but is too late—his friend has already gone.

Question 26

At Mr. Wopsle’s play in Chapter 31, the audience is quiet and respectful.
True
False

Answer 26

False

Question 27

When Pip visits Satis House in Chapter 29, what familiar face is he surprised to see at the door?
Joe
Orlick
Mrs. Joe
Pumblechook

Answer 27

Orlick

Question 28

What does Miss Havisham demand from Estella in Chapter 38?
Important letters
Money
Pip
Love

Answer 28

Love

Question 29

In Chapter 34, what tragic news does Pip receive that calls him home to the country?
Joe has been fatally attacked by Orlick.
Miss Havisham is ill.
Joe and Biddy are moving into another blacksmith forge.
Mrs. Joe passed away.

Answer 29

Mrs. Joe passed away.

Question 30

In Chapter 38, for the first time, Pip and the reader witness some of Estella’s feelings. Estella and Miss Havisham argue at Satis House, and Estella ___________.
blames Miss Havisham for teaching her to be so proud and “hard”
blames Miss Havisham for her poor education
accuses Miss Havisham of loving her too much
accuses Miss Havisham of treating Pip poorly

Answer 30

blames Miss Havisham for teaching her to be so proud and “hard”

Question 31

In Chapter 39, when speaking with the convict, which of the following does Pip learn?
He is not designed for Estella.
Miss Havisham is not his benefactor.
Miss Havisham has simply used and abused him for her own purposes.
His true benefactor is a convicted criminal.
All of these

Answer 31

All of these

Question 32

How is Clara’s father (Mr. Barley) described in Chapter 46?
Timid and self-sufficient
Roaring and stomping around his rooms
Nosy and intrusive
Jovial and handsome

Answer 32

Roaring and stomping around his rooms

Question 33

How could the meeting between Herbert and Abel Magwitch in Chapter 41 best be described?
Almost comical
Mean-spirited and full of accusations
Hateful and rude

Answer 33

Almost comical

Question 34

In Chapter 40, why does Pip thinks that the convict, Magwitch, might be in trouble?
Pip sees someone outside his door and gets suspicious.
It is simply a nagging suspicion.
Magwitch tells Pip he is being followed.
The police come knocking on Pip’s door.

Answer 34

Pip sees someone outside his door and gets suspicious.

Question 35

In Chapter 45, Pip turns to Wemmick for advice. Wemmick does not interfere, but he does confirm that ________ has been following Pip.
Compeyson
Jaggers
Miss Havisham
Orlick

Answer 35

Compeyson