In chapter 8, how does Joe react to Pip's confession?

He's not angry but tells Pip not to lie again

Who is the girl at Miss Havisham's house and how do her actions affect Pip?

Estella - makes him feel ashamed and embarrassed

What is Pip's Christmas Eve dilemma?

Having to steal from his family

What expectations arise from the invitation to Miss Havisham's?

Pip may make a fortune from her

In chapter 12, what happens to Mrs. Joe and what evidence is left behind?

She is hit on the head and a leg iron is left behind

What was Pip's early education like?

Mrs. Wopsle fell asleep but Biddy helped Pip learn the ABC's

What are Pip's thoughts during the manhunt?

He's scared the convict will recognize him

What was Joe's education like?

Very little - he went to work very young

What happens at the pub in chapter 9?

The convict pulls out the file and gives Pip some $

What are "toadies and humbugs"?

Flatterers and people who are not what they pretend to be

In chapter 5, what interruption happens at Christmas dinner?

A sergeant and soldiers barge in

How can Miss Havisham's possessions be described?

Untouched, decaying, stuck in time

Why does Pip lie about his experience at Satis House?

He wanted to protect Miss Havisham's reputation

During Christmas dinner, what is Pip's state of mind?

He is anxious about getting caught stealing

What disagreement does Pip's half-day holiday precipitate?

Orlick calls Mrs. Joe names and Joe and Orlick fight

How does Pip's attitude toward home change?

He sees it as "coarse and common"

What "unusual business" does Jaggers transact and what are the terms?

Pip will get a handsome property - can't know his benefactor

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1
In chapter 8, how does Joe react to Pip's confession?
Joe is angry
He tells Pip to keep lying because that's what gentlemen do
He's not angry but tells Pip not to lie again
Joe tells Mrs. Joe and she gets out "the tickler"
2
Who is the girl at Miss Havisham's house and how do her actions affect Pip?
Estella - makes him feel ashamed and embarrassed
Estella - makes him feel happy and important
Biddy - makes him feel safe
Jane - makes him feel welcomed
3
Who is caught during the manhunt?
Orlick
Both of the convicts
Joe
A beggar
4
What does Pip discover about having money at the tailor's?
People now respect him
Money is the root of all evil
Everyone thinks he stole it
People still don't think he's anything special
5
What is Pip's Christmas Eve dilemma?
To kiss Estella
Whether or not to fight the "pale young gentleman"
If he should share his money
Having to steal from his family
6
The novel is written in
Third Person Omnicient
First Person
Third Person Limited
Second Person
7
What expectations arise from the invitation to Miss Havisham's?
Pip may make a fortune from her
Miss Havisham will beat Pip
There are no expectations
The convict will be there
8
What does the sergeant ask Joe to do in chapter 5?
Help him learn how to be a blacksmith
Give him some food
Sing Christmas carols
Fix the handcuffs
9
In chapter 12, what happens to Mrs. Joe and what evidence is left behind?
She is hit on the head and a candlestick is left behind
She is robbed and the getaway car is left behind
She is hit on the head and a leg iron is left behind
She is murdered and a gun is left behind
10
What was Pip's early education like?
Mrs. Joe lovingly taught him everything
Mr. Jaggers taught him to be a gentleman
Mrs. Wopsle fell asleep but Biddy helped Pip learn the ABC's
Miss Havisham taught him algebra
11
What is the name of Miss Havisham's house?
Simple House
Satis House
Satan's House
Static House
12
What are Pip's thoughts during the manhunt?
Sad that he can't run as fast as everyone else
He's scared the convict will recognize him
Excited to get out of the house
Happy that the convict might get caught
13
What was Joe's education like?
Very little - he went to work very young
He's trained to be a lawyer but liked being a blacksmith
He knows how to read but nothing else
He's good at math but not reading
14
What happens at the pub in chapter 9?
Pip and Joe drink a lot
The convict pulls out the file and gives Pip some $
Joe recognized the convict
The convict tells Joe who he is
15
What are "toadies and humbugs"?
Frogs and bedbugs
Ebenezer Scrooge
People who genuinely like Miss Havisham
Flatterers and people who are not what they pretend to be
16
What mistaken identity occurs in the marshes?
Pip thinks he knows his benefactor
Pip finds the other convict
Mr. Joe thinks he's Mr. Jaggers
Drummle is actualy Orlick
17
Who moves in to help care for Mrs. Joe?
Miss Havisham
Estella
Biddy
Sarah Pocket
18
What prevents Pip from telling Joe about the missing food and file?
Joe threatens to hit Pip
The convict says he stole it
The food and file magically appear!
Mrs. Joe shows up
19
What does the convict want from Pip?
A file and some food
A boat
Pip's clothes
A nail file to take care of his fingernails
20
Who is the narrator of G.E.?
Charles Dickens
Mr. Jaggers
Pip
Joe Gargery
21
In chapter 5, what interruption happens at Christmas dinner?
A sergeant and soldiers barge in
Orlick shows up
Mrs. Joe drops the savory pork pie
The convict appears
22
In chapter 6, who tells Pip he is invited to Miss Havisham's?
Miss Havisham herself
Mrs. Joe
Mr. Jaggers
Uncle Pumblechook
23
How can Miss Havisham's possessions be described?
Untouched, decaying, stuck in time
Expensive, nice and well-kept
Fun and child-friendly
Organized, clean and inviting
24
How does Pip's farewell to Miss Havisham reinforce his belief that she's his benefactor?
He brings her a cake
He takes her on a longer walk than usual
He kisses her hand
He gives her a thank you note
25
How is Pip treated by the Christmas guests?
Everyone is nice to him
Fairly
He's their hero
They pick on him
26
What does "Satis House" mean?
Enough
Not enough
More than enough
Big
27
How does Uncle Pumblechook's treatment of Pip change?
He's nicer to Pip
He is resentful of Pip
He is jealous of Pip
He asks Pip for money
28
Why does Pip lie about his experience at Satis House?
Estella warned him not to tell people about it
Miss Havisham asked him to lie about it
He wanted to protect Miss Havisham's reputation
Mr. Pumblechook would be jealous
29
Who does Pip meet on the stairs in chapter 10?
Mr. Pumblechook
Joe
The pale, young gentleman
Mr. Jaggers
30
During Christmas dinner, what is Pip's state of mind?
He's sad about leaving
He is happy because it's Christmas
He is mad at Miss Havisham
He is anxious about getting caught stealing
31
What disagreement does Pip's half-day holiday precipitate?
There is no disagreement
Orlick calls Mrs. Joe names and Joe and Orlick fight
Joe argues with Pip and tells him he can't take the day off
Estella thinks Pip is lazy and they argue
32
What happens between Pip and the "pale young gentleman"?
They are fast friends
They fight and Pip wins
They fight and the "pale young gentleman" wins
They eat together
33
How does Pip's attitude toward home change?
He sees it as a wholesome place to grow up
He thinks it's a fun place
He sees it as "coarse and common"
He understands his sister better
34
What "unusual business" does Jaggers transact and what are the terms?
Pip will get to take over the forge
Pip will get rich and be able to thank his benefactor
Pip will marry Estella and thank Miss Havisham
Pip will get a handsome property - can't know his benefactor
35
This character is Joe's journeyman, slouchy, morose, and mean toward Pip and Mrs. Joe
Drummle
Mr. Pumblechook
Mr. Jaggers
Orlick
36
Who does Pip meet in the graveyard?
Miss Havisham
Biddy
Estella
A Convict

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