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Bleak House Quiz 1
1.
Who is Mrs. Rachael?
The eldest daughter of Mrs. Jellyby.
Housekeeper in Esther's godmother's house
A neighbor in the district of Greenleaf school.
A slightly mad older woman in the Court of Chancery.
2.
In what town is Esther raised?
London
Kent
Windsor
Winchester
3.
What is the name of the law case, the "great matter", involving many of the main characters in Bleak House?
Kenge & Carboy's
Jarndyce, Jarndyce, & Jarndyce
Jarndyce & Jarndyce
Jarndyce vs. People
4.
Where do Esther, Ada, and Richard stay overnight on the day of their first meeting?
Kenge and Carboy's
Mrs. Rachael's
Lincoln's Inn
Mrs. Jellyby's
5.
What was Esther's occupation before she became the companion of Miss Ada Clare?
Teacher at Greenleaf School
Cook
Amanuensis
Housekeeper
6.
Around what age is Esther at the very beginning of her narrative?
14
16
19
17-18
7.
What does Dickens mean by the title of Chapter 4 "Telescopic Philanthropy"?
An early form of astronomy practiced by Ada and Richard.
The "in loco parentis" care of the Court of Chancery.
Mrs. Jellyby's care only for things that are very far away.
The distant benefaction of Mr. John Jarndyce.
8.
What was one of Esther's most important personal desires?
To study and learn as much as possible.
To "win some love if I could"
To someday become a lawyer in the Court of Chancery.
To marry Mr. Guppy.
9.
What is the eldest Miss Jellyby's enforced occupation in the beginning of the novel?
Philanthropist
Amanuensis
Law clerk
Housekeeper
10.
What is the weather like when Esther first comes to London?
Brilliant sunshine
Dark and dirty fog
Snowy
Pouring rain
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