Exploring Great Expectations: Chapters 1-4

Who is the protagonist introduced in Chapter 1?

• The protagonist is not introduced until Chapter 3.

• The protagonist is introduced in Chapter 1.

• The protagonist is introduced in Chapter 2.

• The antagonist is introduced in Chapter 1.

What is Pip's initial encounter with the convict about?

• Pip meets the convict in a tavern, where they share stories about their lives.

• Pip encounters the convict in a forest, where they discuss their families.

• Pip finds the convict in a bakery, where he is offered food and a drink.

• Pip meets the convict Magwitch in a graveyard, where he is threatened and asked for food and a file.

How does Pip feel about his home and family in the early chapters?

• Pip feels nostalgic about his home and family.

• Pip feels indifferent about his home and family.

• Pip feels ashamed and embarrassed about his home and family.

• Pip feels proud of his home and family.

What does the convict demand from Pip during their meeting?

• Money and a map

• A boat and a key

• Clothes and a letter

• Food and a file

Describe the setting of the marshes in the first chapter.

• The marshes are a bleak, desolate landscape filled with mud, water, and tall grasses, creating a somber and isolated atmosphere.

• The marshes are a warm, sunny beach with soft sand and gentle waves.

• The marshes are a vibrant, lush landscape filled with colorful flowers and wildlife.

• The marshes are a bustling urban area with shops and restaurants.

What is the significance of the Christmas dinner scene in Chapter 2?

• The dinner is a celebration of the harvest season.

• The scene highlights the importance of gift-giving during the holidays.

• It serves to introduce the main character's backstory.

• The significance of the Christmas dinner scene is to emphasize themes of family and contrast between wealth and poverty.

How does Pip's relationship with Joe Gargery develop in these chapters?

• Pip's relationship with Joe develops from one of close companionship to one of shame and distance as Pip seeks social advancement.

• Pip and Joe grow closer as Pip becomes more successful.

• Pip feels a strong sense of loyalty towards Joe throughout the chapters.

• Pip's relationship with Joe remains unchanged despite his social ambitions.

What role does the character of Mrs. Joe play in Pip's life?

• Mrs. Joe is Pip's loving and supportive guardian.

• Mrs. Joe encourages Pip to pursue his dreams without restrictions.

• Mrs. Joe plays a significant role in shaping Pip's character and aspirations through her strict and often abusive guardianship.

• Mrs. Joe serves as a mentor guiding Pip towards success.

What themes of social class and ambition are introduced in these chapters?

• Themes of social class and ambition are explored through character contrasts and the impact of background on aspirations.

• Character backgrounds have no influence on their goals.

• Ambition is solely determined by wealth and not personal effort.

• Themes of social class are irrelevant to character development.

How does Pip's guilt influence his actions after meeting the convict?

• Pip's guilt makes him act out in anger towards others.

• Pip's guilt leads him to ignore the convict entirely.

• Pip feels no guilt and continues his life as usual.

• Pip's guilt compels him to act with a sense of responsibility and to seek redemption through self-improvement.