Great Expectations Ch. 8-12
This quiz covers characters and key events from chapters 8-12 of 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, focusing on Pip's experiences and perceptions.
- 1.
Identify Miss Havisham
- A.
Town School Teacher
- B.
Joe's Aunt
- C.
An elderly spinster jilted on her wedding day
- D.
The minister's niece
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C. An elderly spinster jilted on her wedding dayExplanation
Miss Havisham is described as an elderly spinster who was left at the altar on her wedding day. This event had a profound impact on her life, causing her to become bitter and reclusive. She is a central character in Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations," where her decaying mansion and her adopted daughter, Estella, play crucial roles in the story. Miss Havisham's character represents the consequences of heartbreak and the destructive power of holding onto the past.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Identify Estella
- A.
The daughter of Biddy
- B.
A young girl raised by Miss Havisham
- C.
A nurse
- D.
Miss Havisham's companion
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B. A young girl raised by Miss HavishamExplanation
Estella is described as a young girl raised by Miss Havisham. This suggests that she was brought up and cared for by Miss Havisham, indicating a close relationship between the two. The fact that Estella is referred to as a "young girl" implies that she is not yet an adult, further emphasizing her youthfulness. This information helps to identify Estella as someone who has a significant connection to Miss Havisham and plays a role in the story.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Identify Biddy.
- A.
Mr. Wopsle's niece
- B.
The housekeeper
- C.
Estella's daughter
- D.
Havisham's nephew
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A. Mr. Wopsle's nieceExplanation
Biddy is Mr. Wopsle's niece.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How does Pip describe Miss Havisham's House?
- A.
He says it is like a castle with golf candlesticks and marble fireplaces.
- B.
He tells them it is dark, gloomy, and decaying.
- C.
He describes extravagance and splendor with a velvet coach, dogs, and games with flags.
- D.
He tells them it is gaudy and overdone with mirrors, a ballroom, and two rooms full of knickknacks from around the world.
Correct Answer
C. He describes extravagance and splendor with a velvet coach, dogs, and games with flags.Explanation
Pip describes Miss Havisham's house as a place of extravagance and splendor, mentioning a velvet coach, dogs, and games with flags. This implies that the house is opulent and luxurious, with lavish furnishings and extravagant decorations.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Why doesn't Pip tell the truth about Miss Havisham?
- A.
She has threatened to beat him if he does.
- B.
He is afraid of being misunderstood, or thought to be insulting her.
- C.
He wants Ms. Joe to be jealous of his good fortune.
- D.
He think he will not be allowed to return if the truth is known.
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B. He is afraid of being misunderstood, or thought to be insulting her.Explanation
Pip doesn't tell the truth about Miss Havisham because he is afraid of being misunderstood or thought to be insulting her. This suggests that Pip is aware of the delicate nature of Miss Havisham's feelings and wants to avoid hurting her or causing any harm. He may also fear that revealing the truth could damage their relationship or lead to negative consequences for himself. Therefore, to maintain a positive and respectful image, Pip chooses to withhold the truth about Miss Havisham.Rate this question:
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- 6.
How does Pip feel about himself after first meeting Miss Havisham?
- A.
Coarse and common and no longer wants to be a blacksmith.
- B.
Lucky - to be raised by hand by Mrs. Joe
- C.
Pleased because of his ability to cheer up a sad person.
- D.
Feels proud of his humble life
Correct Answer
A. Coarse and common and no longer wants to be a blacksmith.Explanation
After Pip's first meeting with Miss Havisham, he feels coarse and common, which suggests that he feels inadequate and inferior in comparison to her higher social status. This encounter with Miss Havisham, who belongs to the upper class, makes Pip aspire to rise above his current social standing as a blacksmith. He no longer wants to continue working as a blacksmith and desires a different, more refined life for himself.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What does Pip want from Biddy?
- A.
To visit Miss Havisham with him
- B.
To live with her to escape his miserable house.
- C.
To know everything she knows about his parents
- D.
Wants her to teach him to read and write.
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D. Wants her to teach him to read and write.Explanation
Pip wants Biddy to teach him to read and write. This can be inferred from the given options as the other options do not mention anything about teaching him to read and write. Additionally, learning to read and write is a valuable skill that Pip desires to acquire, which is why he wants Biddy to help him with it.Rate this question:
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- 8.
How is Pip reminded of "his convict" at the Jolly Bargemen?
- A.
The soldiers are in there. They recognize Joe as the blacksmith, and are talking about the arrest.
- B.
The innkeeper has a pair of filed-apart ankle chains hanging on the wall. He says he has recently found them in the marsh.
- C.
Mr. Wopsle gets drunk and starts talking about it.
- D.
Another patron (also a convict) uses Joe's file to stir his drink, and gives Pip money.
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D. Another patron (also a convict) uses Joe's file to stir his drink, and gives Pip money.Explanation
At the Jolly Bargemen, Pip is reminded of "his convict" when another patron, who is also a convict, uses Joe's file to stir his drink and gives Pip money. This action connects Pip to his past encounter with the convict, as the file was originally stolen from Joe's forge by the convict. The fact that the patron is also a convict further reinforces the connection and reminds Pip of his own involvement with criminals.Rate this question:
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- 9.
"Pause you who read this, and think for a moment of the long chain of iron..." (Look up the rest of the quote in the book or your notes). Explain the significance of this quote with regard to Pip.
- A.
He is falling in love with Estella
- B.
It is his fate to be a blacksmith because his parents are dead and he has to do what his sister wants.
- C.
His whole life has changed by meeting the convict
- D.
Miss Havisham has been a bad influence on him
Correct Answer
C. His whole life has changed by meeting the convictExplanation
The quote signifies the profound impact that meeting the convict has had on Pip's life. It suggests that this encounter has set off a chain of events that have altered the course of Pip's existence. It implies that his life has been completely transformed and will never be the same again. The meeting with the convict has brought about a series of circumstances and opportunities that have shaped Pip's character, relationships, and aspirations.Rate this question:
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