Great Expectations ch. 12-15 quiz

the art of making someone or something look ridiculous, raising laughter in order to embarrass, humble, or discredit its targets.

• sarcasm

• irony

• satire

• mystery

The mystery genre has which of the following characteristics? Check all that apply

• a detective

• clues

• foreshadowing

• historical settings

In chapter 12, what new activity does Pip engage in with Joe at the old battery by the marsh?

• He teaches him how to dance to look like a gentleman

• He tries to teach him what he's been learning in his studies

• They play tennis

• They practice French

Why does Joe fight Orlick?

• Orlick insulted Pip

• Orlick stole his money

• Orlick was threatening Pip

• Orlick insulted Mrs. Joe and she pushed Joe to defend her

Joe smoked his pipe at the battery, "with a far more sagacious air than anywhere else." The word sagacious means

• lazy

• cruel

• knowledgable and wise

• happy and energetic

The "morose journeyman" who works for Joe, described as "a swarthy fellow of great strength."

• Jaggers

• Matthew Pocket

• Orlick

• Mr. Wopsle

What happens at Pip's house on the foggy night when the convicts are on the loose in chapter 12?

• Someone breaks in and steals Joe's tools

• Someone breaks in and hits Mrs. Joe, injuring her

• Joe goes missing

• Pip's convict knocks on the door looking for Pip

What item is found that serves as a clue as to what happened in this chapter?

• a broken leg iron from a convict

• A key to Joe's attic

• A letter

• A hammer

Who comes to live with Pip and Joe in chapter 13?

• Mr. Wopsle's great aunt

• Mrs. Joe's mother

• Biddy

• Orlick

What does Mrs. Joe keep drawing on her slate?

• a bird

• a hammer

• a knife

• Pip