Multiple Choice Answer Key
1. b.
2. b.
3. c.
4. b.
5. a.
Short Answer Key
1. Who shows up at the doorstep during the Gargery's Christmas dinner?
Soldiers.
2. After his visit to Newgate, where does Pip see Estella?
A coach window.
3. What does Pip do after seeing Mr. Wopsle in his first role as an actor?
Takes Mr. Wopsle to dinner.
4. Who is the first person Pip sees when he goes to Miss Havisham's estate while home from London for the first time?
Orlick.
5. How much older than Pip is his sister?
20 years.
Short Essay Answer Key
1. What does the convict say to keep Pip out of trouble when he is found on the marshes?
When Pip's convict is found fighting with the younger convict on the marshes, he claims that he stole some food from the blacksmith in order to keep Pip from getting into trouble for stealing the food for him.
2. What does the escaped convict say to Pip when they first meet?
When Pip finds the convict in the marshes, the convict asks Pip to get him a file and some food, or the young man that is with him will certainly kill him, and perhaps remove and eat his heart and liver.
3. What causes Pip to be so ashamed of his apprenticeship?
Pip is ashamed of his apprenticeship because he knows that he will never be able to feel more than common in Estella's presence.
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4. What causes Mrs. Pocket to burst into tears when Pip first meets her?
When Mrs. Pocket first meets Pip, she bursts into tears after reading a note sent to her from a neighbor who saw one of the servants slapping the baby. She is upset that someone would dare to interfere with her domestic duties and
household.
5. How does Pip feel when he is indentured to Joe?
Pip feels guilty when he is indentured to Joe because, while he is grateful for the opportunity to learn a trade, he very much wants the chance to become a gentleman.
6. What does Pip learn about Joe when he writes him a letter?
When Pip shows Joe a letter he has written to him, Pip finds out that Joe cannot read. Joe asks Pip to teach him in secret so that his wife will not be annoyed. Pip learns that Joe is not educated because of the instability of his home life. His father would beat both him and his mother.
7. What do Joe and Biddy do as Pip leaves, and why?
When Pip leaves the house and bids farewell to Biddy and Joe, they both throw an old shoe after him as an old, parting ritual.
8. Towards what profession is Pip's education leading when he first visits with Mattew Pocket?
Pip receives official word from Matthew Pocket that he is not heading towards any fixed profession. Pocket will be directing all of Pip's studies.
9. What does Pip tell his sister he does at Miss Havisham's house when he comes back for the first time?
When Pip returns from his first visit to Miss Havisham's house, he tells his sister that he, Estella, and Ms. Havisham rode around in a black velvet coach and ate cake on golden plates.
10. What happens when Orlick gets jealous of Pip's day off from work?
When Orlick hears that Pip is given a day off from work, he demands time off too. Mrs. Joe overhears it and complains.
Orlick calls her a "fool shrew." She goes into a screaming fit, provoking a fight between Joe and Orlick, which Joe wins.
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Final Test
Name: _____________________________ Period: ___________________________
This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 0 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
Directions: Circle the correct answer.
1. What is Mr. Wopsle's first role as an actor?
a) Hamlet.
b) King Richard.
c) Romeo.
d) Macbeth.
2. Who is pursuing Biddy when Pip comes home from London?
a) Mr. Wopsle.
b) Joe.
c) Orlick.
d) Jenkins.
3. Where does Magwitch stay while he is in London?
a) Broadway.
b) Broadham Blvd.
c) Essex Street.
d) Sussex Street.
4. Why is Biddy upset with Pip when he comes home from London?
a) She does not believe he will visit Joe.
b) She is upset that he did not write to her while he was away.
c) She is mad that he has insulted her beau.
d) She feels he has become too proud.
5. How much money does Pip request in order to help Herbert?
a) 700 pounds.
b) 90 pounds.
c) 70 pounds.
d) 900 pounds.
Short Answer Questions
Directions: Answer the question with a short answer.
1. Why does Pip not tell Joe about his experience with the convict?
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2. What is the name of the tailor where Pip gets his first suit?
3. Who makes Pip despise his surroundings?
4. Where does Pip run into Mr. Pumblechook after he returns to live with Joe?
5. What is the name of the lawyer in the tavern when the people are all talking about the murder?
Short Essay Questions
Directions: Answer the questions with a short paragraph.
1. What does Magwtich tell Herbert after Herbert swears his secrecy?
2. What disturbing news does Pip hear while at a club meeting?
3. What does the convict do with the file Pip brought to him?
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4. What does Mrs. Joe have Pip and Joe do when Pip returns from helping the convict?
5. What does Pip tell his sister he does at Miss Havisham's house when he comes back for the first time?
6. What do Joe and Biddy do as Pip leaves, and why?
7. What does Pip see when he first visits Mr. Jaggers's office?
8. Into what kind of trouble does Herbert start to get himself, and how can Pip help him?
9. Why does Mr. Wemmick visit Newgate with Pip?
10. About what does Pip confront Estella and Miss Havisham?
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