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Great Expectations Ch.53-59

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When Pip goes to the lime kilns on the marshes in response to the mysterious letter, who does he meet there?

a)

Magwitch

b)

Compeyson

c)

Trabb's boy

d)

Orlick

2.

Which of these does Orlick NOT confess to?

a)

Assaulting Mrs Joe

b)

Setting Miss Havisham on fire

c)

Following Magwitch to Pip's home and hiding on the stairs

d)

Collaborating with Compeyson

3.

What happened to prevent Magwitch getting on the steamer and making his escape?

a)

Compeyson intercepted them and he and Magwitch fell into the river

b)

The customs officers stopped their boat and arrested Magwitch

c)

He fell overboard trying to get on the steamer and was injured

d)

Orlick clubbed him as he was waiting to get on board

4.

What changes occur in Herbert's work situation?

a)

He is posted overseas and mentions to Pip that his company is hiring

b)

He is dismissed from his job but finds another job in the shipping trade

c)

He quits his job and is finally able to marry Clara

d)

He gets a large pay raise and is able to pay all Pip's debts

5.

Why does Wemmick invite Pip on a walk one morning?

a)

Wemmick wants Pip to come to Walworth and look after the Aged P

b)

Wemmick wants to apologise to Pip for not being able to prevent Magwitch's arrest

c)

Wemmick is going to get married (although he doesn't tell Pip in advance)

d)

Wemmick wants to get Pip out of London for the good of his health (although he pretends it's for his own health)

6.

What does Magwitch say when the judge sentences him to death?

a)

'My Lord, I have received my sentence of death from the Almighty, but I bow to yours.'

b)

'From the first to the last, My Lord, I have been in and out of jail, so I am glad to be rid of the place forever.'

c)

'My Lord, all I ask is that you look kindly on my dear boy Pip here, a true gentleman.'

d)

'If only Compeyson were standing hear i'stead o' me, justice would be served.'

7.

Who looks after Pip when he falls ill after Magwitch dies?

a)

Biddy

b)

Herbert

c)

Wemmick

d)

Joe

8.

When Pip decides to follow Joe back to the forge, what else does he decide to do?

a)

Walk down to the prison ships in memory of Magwitch

b)

Propose to Biddy

c)

Hunt down Orlick and put him in jail

d)

Restore Satis House

9.

What significant day is it for Biddy and Joe when Pip comes home?

a)

The anniversary of when Biddy first moved in

b)

Their wedding day

c)

Their birthdays

d)

The day they have to sell the forge

10.

What does the final chapter tell us about the future of Pip and Estella's relationship?

a)

They agree never to see each other again

b)

They get married

c)

It's ambiguous