Great Expectations Novel Trivia Test! Questions

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    Who was Pip's benefactor (the one who left him money)?

    • Miss Havisham
    • Joe
    • The convict he helped escape
    • His sister
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Have you ever read the book, "Great Expectations? This test will determine your knowledge of this popular classic. Charles Dickens is the author of the story. Dickens illustrates the theme through the main character, Pip. It is a coming of age story in which the idea of self-improvement and personal ambition was explored. Take the quiz it will help you see how much you know about the book, "Great Expectations."

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  • 2. 

    Pip's real name is Phillip.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that Pip's real name is Phillip. This means that the statement is true and there is no contradiction or evidence to suggest otherwise. Therefore, the correct answer is True.

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  • 3. 

    Estella tried to trick men.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Estella's actions and behavior suggest that she attempted to deceive or manipulate men. This implies that she intentionally tried to trick them. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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  • 4. 

    Why was Pip unhappy when he left Miss Havisham's house?

    • He was hungry

    • He was lost

    • The girl was mean to him

    • Miss Havisham hit him

    Correct Answer
    A. The girl was mean to him
    Explanation
    Pip was unhappy when he left Miss Havisham's house because the girl he encountered there was mean to him. This suggests that the girl's behavior towards Pip was unkind or hurtful, which likely caused his unhappiness.

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  • 5. 

    Pip's sister _______________.

    • Divorced Joe

    • Moved away

    • Killed Joe

    • Died

    Correct Answer
    A. Died
    Explanation
    The given answer suggests that Pip's sister has passed away.

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  • 6. 

    Joe did not love Pip.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Joe did not love Pip" is false. This means that Joe did love Pip.

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  • 7. 

    ____________paid Pip's debts off.

    • Bill

    • Joe

    • Jimmy

    • John

    Correct Answer
    A. Joe
    Explanation
    Joe paid Pip's debts off.

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  • 8. 

    Who did Pip end the story with?

    • Biddy

    • Estella

    • Joe

    • His sister

    Correct Answer
    A. Estella
    Explanation
    Pip ended the story with Estella. Throughout the novel "Great Expectations," Pip is infatuated with Estella, despite her cold and distant nature. Despite their differences and the challenges they face, Pip and Estella eventually find their way back to each other, suggesting that they end up together in the end.

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  • 9. 

    How did Pip's sister get hurt?

    • She had a disease

    • She caught a virus

    • She slipped and fell

    • Someone hit her

    Correct Answer
    A. Someone hit her
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that Pip's sister got hurt because someone hit her. This implies that her injury was not accidental but a result of intentional harm inflicted upon her by another person.

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  • 10. 

    What was the benefactor's name?

    • Bill

    • Fred

    • Provis

    • Tim

    Correct Answer
    A. Provis
    Explanation
    The benefactor's name is Provis.

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  • 11. 

    Biddy married ____________.

    • Joe

    • Orlick

    • Pip

    • Provis

    Correct Answer
    A. Joe
    Explanation
    Biddy married Joe.

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  • 12. 

    Pip's benefactor depended on Pip when he came to London.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement suggests that Pip's benefactor relied on him when he arrived in London. This implies that Pip had a role or responsibility in assisting or supporting his benefactor during his time in the city. Therefore, the correct answer is true.

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  • 13. 

    Why did Miss Havisham give Joe the money?

    • Pip earned it

    • Joe forced her to

    • Joe stole it

    • Miss Havisham died

    Correct Answer
    A. Pip earned it
    Explanation
    Miss Havisham gave Joe the money because Pip earned it. This suggests that Pip had done something to deserve the money, possibly through hard work or by fulfilling a task or obligation. It implies that Miss Havisham recognized Pip's efforts and decided to reward him by giving him the money.

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  • 14. 

    Estella's husband ______________.

    • Moved

    • Stayed with Estella

    • Had a girlfriend

    • Died

    Correct Answer
    A. Died
    Explanation
    The given correct answer suggests that Estella's husband has passed away.

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  • 15. 

    Orlick tried to kill Pip because _____________________.

    • He liked to murder

    • He was jealous

    • He was a great leader

    • He wanted Pip's job

    Correct Answer
    A. He was jealous
    Explanation
    Orlick tried to kill Pip because he was jealous. This can be inferred from the context of the question, as jealousy is a common motive for someone to harm or kill another person.

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  • 16. 

    Provis had the death penalty and died in prison.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Provis had the death penalty and died in prison. This statement suggests that Provis was convicted of a crime that carried the death penalty as punishment. Furthermore, it implies that Provis served his sentence in prison and ultimately died while incarcerated. Therefore, the statement is true as it aligns with the information provided.

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  • 17. 

    The name of Joe and Biddy's first child was __________?

    • Joe

    • Biddy

    • Pip

    • Orlick

    Correct Answer
    A. Pip
    Explanation
    Joe and Biddy's first child is named Pip. This can be inferred from the given options where the name "Pip" is listed as one of the choices.

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  • 18. 

    Pip was forced to "play" at Miss Havisham's house.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Pip was indeed forced to "play" at Miss Havisham's house. In Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations," Pip is invited by Miss Havisham, a wealthy and eccentric woman, to play with her adopted daughter Estella. However, this invitation is not voluntary for Pip. He is coerced into visiting Miss Havisham's house by his sister and her husband, who believe that this opportunity might lead to Pip's advancement in life. Therefore, the statement "Pip was forced to 'play' at Miss Havisham's house" is true.

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  • 19. 

    Why did Pip not want to work with Joe?

    • He didn't want Estelle to see him working a common job

    • He got a new job

    • He moved to New York

    • He wanted to go to college

    Correct Answer
    A. He didn't want Estelle to see him working a common job
    Explanation
    Pip did not want to work with Joe because he did not want Estelle, whom he admired, to see him working a common job. He wanted to maintain a certain image and did not want to be perceived as someone of lower social status.

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  • 20. 

    Miss Havisham wanted Pip to love Estella.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Miss Havisham, a character from Charles Dickens' novel "Great Expectations," indeed wanted Pip to love Estella. Miss Havisham raised Estella to be cold-hearted and to break men's hearts, including Pip's, as a form of revenge for her own broken heart. Miss Havisham saw Pip as a potential victim for Estella and hoped that he would fall in love with her. She manipulated their interactions and encouraged their relationship, ultimately aiming for Pip to experience the pain and heartbreak that she had endured.

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  • 21. 

    Why did Biddy come live with Pip?

    • She was homeless

    • To help with Pip's sister

    • To get a job

    • To go to school

    Correct Answer
    A. To help with Pip's sister
    Explanation
    Biddy came to live with Pip to help with Pip's sister. This suggests that Pip's sister needed assistance, and Biddy was willing to provide support in taking care of her. It implies that Biddy's main motive for coming to live with Pip was to offer help and support to the family, particularly in looking after Pip's sister.

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  • 22. 

    Pip was a poor boy who became _____________________.

    • A waiter

    • A blacksmith

    • Rich

    • Famous

    Correct Answer
    A. Rich
    Explanation
    Pip, a poor boy, transformed his circumstances and achieved wealth.

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  • 23. 

    Pip's life can be described as _______________.

    • Rich, poor, poor

    • Poor, poor, rich

    • Rich, rich, poor

    • Poor rich, poor

    Correct Answer
    A. Poor rich, poor
    Explanation
    Pip's life can be described as "poor rich, poor" because initially he comes from a poor background, living with his sister and her husband who are not well-off. However, his life takes a turn when he becomes a beneficiary of a mysterious fortune, making him rich. Despite his newfound wealth, Pip's happiness and contentment are short-lived as he realizes that money does not bring him true happiness. Eventually, he loses his fortune and returns to a state of poverty, completing the cycle of "poor rich, poor" in his life.

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  • 24. 

    Joe was mean to Pip.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    The statement "Joe was mean to Pip" is given, and the question is asking whether this statement is true or false. The correct answer is "False" because it implies that Joe was not mean to Pip.

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  • 25. 

    Pip was __________ money and getting into trouble.

    • Gaining

    • Losing

    • Finding

    • Sending

    Correct Answer
    A. Losing
    Explanation
    Pip was losing money and getting into trouble. This suggests that Pip was experiencing a financial decline and as a result, facing difficulties or problems.

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  • 26. 

    How much money did Miss Havisham give to Joe?

    • 10 pounds

    • 100 pounds

    • 125 pounds

    • 25 pounds

    Correct Answer
    A. 25 pounds
    Explanation
    Miss Havisham gave Joe 25 pounds.

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  • 27. 

    Estella and Miss Havisham got into a huge fight.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement "Estella and Miss Havisham got into a huge fight" is true. This implies that Estella and Miss Havisham had a significant argument or disagreement.

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  • 28. 

    How many stages are in Pip's expectation?

    • Three

    • Two

    • Four

    • Ten

    Correct Answer
    A. Three
    Explanation
    The given answer "Three" suggests that Pip's expectation has three stages. This implies that Pip goes through a process or development that can be divided into three distinct phases. However, without further context or information about Pip or the specific situation, it is difficult to provide a more detailed explanation.

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  • 29. 

    Pip hopes to marry _____________ at the end.

    • Estella

    • Joanna

    • Samantha

    • Biddy

    Correct Answer
    A. Biddy
    Explanation
    Pip hopes to marry Biddy at the end. Biddy is likely the girl Pip has developed feelings for and wants to spend his life with. This is supported by the fact that Biddy is one of the options given and the question specifically mentions Pip's hope for marriage.

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  • 30. 

    Why did Pip steal from his sister (Mr.s Joe) and her husband (Joe Gargery)?

    • He wanted to sell the items

    • It was fun

    • He was using the items for his job

    • A escaped prisoner told him to

    Correct Answer
    A. He wanted to sell the items
    Explanation
    Pip stole from his sister and her husband because he wanted to sell the items.

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