Great Expectations Chapters 21-25 Test
Please select the best response for each of the following questions. (worth 2 points a piece)
1. What did Pip notice Mr. Wemmic wearing in excess?
a. stockings b. mourning rings
c. jewels d. keys
2. What relation does Herbert reveal that Estella is to Miss Havisham?
a. her niece b. her daughter
c. none-adopted d. her cousin
3. What does Herbert wish to call Pip by as a nickname?
a. Handel b. Pip
c. Phillip d. old boy
4. What did Miss Havisham’s father do for a living?
a. tax collector b. fisherman
c. brewer c. law man
5. Who did Miss Havisham’s father secretly marry?
a. his sister b. his maid
c. a spinster d. his cook
6. Who tried to advise Miss Havisham against the marriage?
a. her lawyer b. Herbert’s father
c. her father d. her cousin
7. When Pip was introduced to her, what did Mrs. Pocket keep dropping?
a. her pocket-handkerchief b. her book
c. the baby d. her fan
8. How many Pocket children did Pip count during his visit?
a. seven b. four
c. five d. three
9. What was under Mrs. Pocket’s skirt that kept tripping people?
a. a dog b. a blanket
c. a pillow d. her footstool
10. What was given to the baby to play with at dinner?
a. a doll b. a towel
c. a nutcracker d. a spoon
11. What was wrong with the cook downstairs?
a. she was drunk b. she was ill
c. she quit d. she spoiled the food
12. Who did Pip wish to live with?
a. with Joe b. with Herbert
c. with Wemmick d. With Mr. Pocket
13. How many pounds did Pip ask for buy furnishings?
a. ten pounds b. twenty pounds
c. fifteen pounds d. eight pounds
14. What does Mr. Wemmick’s home resemble?
a. a castle b. a small cottage
c. an inn d. a courtroom
15. What does Mr. Wemmick’s aged parent like?
a. tea b. sweets
c. head nods d. hand shakes
Please respond to each statement by placing a T (for True) or an F (for false) before each number. (worth 4 points a piece)
___16. Mr. Wemmick informs Pip that they will meet quite often because he is in charge of the money.
___17. Herbert insures ships for a living.
___18. Pip is startled by how little expectations Herbert has of life.
___19. The head sculptures on Mr. Jagger’s mantle are of famous clients he has had.
___20. Mr. Wemmick tells Pip that Mr. Jagger always keeps all of his doors and windows locked for fear that someone will try to assassinate him.
Please answer each question with your best answer. (worth 4 points a piece)
21. Who does Mr. Pocket turn out to be, to Pip’s surprise?
22. Why was Herbert at Miss Havisham’s home?
23. Who is to be Pip’s tutor?
24. Who did Miss Havisham’s bridegroom share his confidences and Miss Havisham’s money with?
25. What did Mr. Wemmick invite Pip to do?
Please answer the following questions with a short paragraph response. (Worth 5 points a piece)
26. What is Pip’s initial opinion of Mr. Pocket’s lodgings? Does this opinion seem odd since Pip came from the impoverished life of a blacksmith? How would you feel if these were to be your lodgings?
27. Why do you think Mr. Wemmick’s attitude and appearance changed as they left his home and got closer to Mr. Jagger’s office? Do you ever change yourself like this? Do you see this as a necessary skill to survive day to day?
Please write an essay in response to the below question. (Worth 20 points)
28. Pip, at this point, has begun to take notice of his expectations as well as those belonging to others around him. Do you feel his expectations are great? Does Herbert have great expectations? What expectations do you hold for your own life? Do you feel your expectations are great or small? Is there a benefit to having great expectations versus not having any? How do you plan on achieving your expectations?