Great Expectations – Test – Chapters 20-39
Instructions: Select the best answer and mark it on the answer sheet provided.
1.
To what city does Pip move when he leaves the forge? a.
Sidney b.
London c.
Brussels d.
New York
2.
What expectations does Jaggers have of Pip when they first meet in Jaggers’ office? a.
that Pip will become a fine gentleman b.
that Pip has a lot of learning to do c.
that Pip will become a lawyer like Jaggers himself d.
that Pip will blow his inheritance and come to nothing
3.
From where does Pip recognize Herbert Pocket? a.
He is the pale young gentleman Pip boxed at Satis House. b.
Herbert was also an apprentice to Joe at the forge. c.
He was an assistant to Pumblechook. d.
He was the second convict Pip met in the marshes.
4.
How does Herbert first welcome Pip? a.
with anger and hatred b.
with confusion and frustration c.
with warmth and consideration d.
with disinterest and disregard
5.
Why does Herbert give Pip a new name? a.
Pip is already a common name in the city. b.
The name “Pip” does not suit his desire to be a gentleman. c.
All gentlemen have nicknames. d.
Pip doesn’t like his name and wants a new one.
6.
What new name does Herbert give Pip? a.
Handel b.
Archie c.
Barnaby d.
Ellis
7.
What happened to Miss Havisham many years ago on her wedding day? a.
She decided she was not in love with her fiancé and canceled the wedding. b.
Her fiancé was in a tragic accident and died. c.
She fell in love with another man. d.
Her fiancé never showed up on the day of the wedding.
8.
Who else does Pip take classes with? a.
Drummle and Startop b.
Drummle and Herbert c.
Herbert and Startop
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Startop and Flopson
9.
What does Pip learn about Jaggers based on the way others relate to him? a.
Jaggers is a simpleton and pushover. b.
Jaggers is an important and powerful man. c.
Jaggers is feared but not respected. d.
People like him because of his kindness and generosity.
10.
How does Wemmick’s attitude change when he is at home compared to when he is at work? a.
He is very strict at home and more free at work. b.
He is sad at home and very happy at work. c.
He is very happy and relaxed at home and strict and severe at work d.
Wemmick changes very little when he is at home compared to when he is at work.
11.
What interesting practice does Jaggers have after meeting with his clients? a.
He always smokes a cigar. b.
He thoroughly washes his hands. c.
He takes detailed notes on his meeting. d.
He goes for a long walk.
12.
What interesting observation does Jaggers make of his housekeeper, Molly? a.
She speaks three languages. b.
She is incredibly beautiful. c.
She always knows what Jaggers wants before he asks for it. d.
She has the strongest wrists Jaggers has ever seen.
13.
What news does Joe have for Pip when Joe visits Pip in the city? a.
Estella has returned to Satis House and wishes to see him. b.
Mrs. Joe has died. c.
Orlick has been fired from the forge. d.
Miss Havisham is coming to visit Pip in the city.
14.
How does Pip feel about Joe’s visit? a.
happy b.
sad c.
embarrassed d.
angry
15.
Who does Pip encounter on his travels back to see Estella? a.
two of Miss Havisham’s relatives b.
two convicts, one of whom gave Pip money at the pub c.
his benefactor d.
Drummle and Startop
16.
Who is Pip surprised to see as the gatekeeper to Satis House? a.
Joe b.
Biddy
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Orlick d.
Pumblechook
17.
What does Miss Havisham urge Pip to do? a.
return to the forge b.
learn French c.
stop searching for his benefactor d.
never stop loving Estella
18.
When Pip tells Herbert he loves Estella, what advice does Herbert give Pip? a.
marry her sooner rather than later b.
don’t let Jaggers know c.
let go of Estella and move on d.
get approval from Miss Havisham first
19.
Herbert is also in love, but what difficulty does he share with Pip? a.
He can’t marry the woman he loves because he has no job or money. b.
The woman he loves does not love him back. c.
The woman he loves is dating another man. d.
Herbert is too shy to ask her to marry him.
20.
Why does Estella move to London? a.
She had a fight with Miss Havisham. b.
so she can attend school c.
to socialize and meet eligible bachelors d.
to be closer to family
21.
What difficulty do Herbert and Pip encounter with all of their socializing? a.
They have no time for themselves. b.
They earn large debts. c.
Others become jealous of them. d.
They have too many friends.
22.
How does Pip find out Mrs. Joe has died? a.
Joe visits London to tell him. b.
Jaggers lets Pip know. c.
Biddy sends Pip a letter. d.
Pip reads it in the paper.
23.
What is surprising about Pip’s reaction to the death of his sister? a.
Her death causes Pip to dislike her even more. b.
Pip feels sorrow in her passing. c.
Pip feels nothing. d.
Her death causes Pip great confusion.
24.
What does Pip promise to do before he returns to London? a.
to visit often and check in on Joe b.
to send Joe money
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to invite Joe and Biddy to London d.
to never forget Mrs. Joe
25.
To whom does Pip consider giving money? a.
Joe b.
Estella c.
Mr. Pocket d.
Herbert
26.
Who else is interested in being with Estella? a.
Startop b.
Drummle c.
Herbert d.
Jaggers
27.
Who is Pip’s benefactor? a.
Miss Havisham b.
Pip’s convict c.
Jaggers d.
Mr. Pocket
28.
Why is Pip disappointed to learn the identity of his benefactor? a.
It means Estella and Miss Havisham have no part in his fortune. b.
He didn’t receive as much as he had hoped. c.
His benefactor is mean. d.
His benefactor is not proud of what Pip has accomplished.
Instructions: Read the sentence and select the character it best describes.
29.
Pip’s love who is cold, cruel, and disinterested in him. a.
Biddy b.
Estella c.
Mrs. Joe d.
Molly
30.
A wealthy, eccentric old woman who lives in Satis House. a.
Estella b.
Biddy c.
Miss Havisham d.
Molly
31.
A criminal and Pip’s benefactor. a.
Pip’s convict b.
Drummle c.
Joe d.
Orlick
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32.
The orphaned boy raised by his sister and brother-in-law. a.
Orlick b.
Pumblechook c.
Startop d.
Pip
33.
The village blacksmith who loves Pip even when Pip treats him coldly. a.
Jaggers b.
Joe c.
Wemmick d.
Mr. Pocket
34.
A powerful and influential London lawyer. a.
Joe b.
Pumblechook c.
Jaggers d.
Herbert
35.
Pip boxes him at Satis House and later becomes his friend in London. a.
Herbert b.
Drummle c.
Biddy d.
Jaggers
36.
A London clerk who is happy at home but very serious at work. a.
Herbert b.
Drummle c.
Biddy d.
Wemmick
37.
Pip’s friend who moves in with Joe to help take care of Mrs. Joe after she is attacked. a.
Herbert b.
Estella c.
Biddy d.
Clara
38.
A worker in Joe’s forge and later the gatekeeper to Satis House. a.
Orlick b.
The Avenger c.
The Aged d.
Pip’s convict
39.
Pip’s sister and Joe’s wife. a.
Biddy b.
Mrs. Joe c.
Estella d.
Molly
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40.
The unpleasant young man who takes classes with Pip and has an interest in Estella. a.
Drummle b.
Startop c.
Herbert d.
Wemmick
Essay: Please respond to the following essay prompt on a separate sheet of paper. Responses should be seven to ten sentences in length.
Describe Pip’s expectations when he first arrives in London and how they change by the time he meets his true benefactor.
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