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Who reveals to Esther that the woman who raised her was her aunt?
Who reveals to Esther that the woman who raised her was her aunt?
- Mr. Jarndyce (correct)
- Lady Dedlock
- Mr. Woodcourt
- George
What does Lady Dedlock order Esther when she confronts her?
What does Lady Dedlock order Esther when she confronts her?
- To visit her often
- To assist her in a secret plan
- To reveal their relationship to everyone
- To never speak to her again (correct)
Who is jealous of Lady Dedlock's new young protégée named Rosa?
Who is jealous of Lady Dedlock's new young protégée named Rosa?
- Mr. Woodcourt
- Caddy Jellyby
- Mademoiselle Hortense (correct)
- Charley Neckett
Who visits Mr. Boythorn after Esther, Ada, and others go to see him?
Who visits Mr. Boythorn after Esther, Ada, and others go to see him?
What happens to Jenny's handkerchief according to Miss Flite?
What happens to Jenny's handkerchief according to Miss Flite?
Where is Jo first found sick before being brought back to Bleak House?
Where is Jo first found sick before being brought back to Bleak House?
Who refuses to give up Hawdon's handwriting when asked by Tulkinghorn?
Who refuses to give up Hawdon's handwriting when asked by Tulkinghorn?
What does Grandfather Smallweed request payment for after Krook's death?
What does Grandfather Smallweed request payment for after Krook's death?
Who does Esther Summerson leave for the home of, along with Ada Clare and Richard Carstone?
Who does Esther Summerson leave for the home of, along with Ada Clare and Richard Carstone?
Where do they stop overnight on the way to Bleak House?
Where do they stop overnight on the way to Bleak House?
Who is described as a man who acts like a child in the text?
Who is described as a man who acts like a child in the text?
Where does a ghost lurk around in the story?
Where does a ghost lurk around in the story?
Who introduces Esther to a poor brickmaker’s wife named Jenny?
Who introduces Esther to a poor brickmaker’s wife named Jenny?
Who does Mr. Guppy propose marriage to in the story?
Who does Mr. Guppy propose marriage to in the story?
What does Richard Carstone decide to pursue as a career?
What does Richard Carstone decide to pursue as a career?
What lawsuit is Richard more interested in than his career aspirations?
What lawsuit is Richard more interested in than his career aspirations?
What is the name of the law-stationer who provides information about Nemo to Tulkinghorn?
What is the name of the law-stationer who provides information about Nemo to Tulkinghorn?
Who recognizes the handwriting on the Jarndyce documents shown by Tulkinghorn?
Who recognizes the handwriting on the Jarndyce documents shown by Tulkinghorn?
What is Lady Dedlock's initial reaction upon being confronted by Tulkinghorn about her secret?
What is Lady Dedlock's initial reaction upon being confronted by Tulkinghorn about her secret?
What does Esther do after receiving a letter from Mr. Jarndyce?
What does Esther do after receiving a letter from Mr. Jarndyce?
Why does Richard decide to fully dedicate himself to the lawsuit instead of pursuing other endeavors?
Why does Richard decide to fully dedicate himself to the lawsuit instead of pursuing other endeavors?
What significant event occurs after Bucket arrests George for the murder of Tulkinghorn?
What significant event occurs after Bucket arrests George for the murder of Tulkinghorn?
How does Sir Leicester react upon learning about Lady Dedlock's past?
How does Sir Leicester react upon learning about Lady Dedlock's past?
What does Smallweed discover among Krook's property, leading to significant consequences?
What does Smallweed discover among Krook's property, leading to significant consequences?
How does Mr. Jarndyce show his gratitude towards Esther for her actions during the events of the story?
How does Mr. Jarndyce show his gratitude towards Esther for her actions during the events of the story?
What is the final outcome of the Jarndyce and Jarndyce lawsuit?
What is the final outcome of the Jarndyce and Jarndyce lawsuit?
How does Esther finally find happiness in the story?
How does Esther finally find happiness in the story?
How does Esther's search for love differ from most other characters in Bleak House?
How does Esther's search for love differ from most other characters in Bleak House?
What is a distinguishing feature of Caddy Jellyby's approach to finding love in Bleak House?
What is a distinguishing feature of Caddy Jellyby's approach to finding love in Bleak House?
Why does Mr. Jarndyce call off his search for love with Esther in Bleak House?
Why does Mr. Jarndyce call off his search for love with Esther in Bleak House?
What happens to Ada's love story in Bleak House that leads to heartbreak?
What happens to Ada's love story in Bleak House that leads to heartbreak?
Why does Mr. Guppy fail in his attempts to become engaged to Esther in Bleak House?
Why does Mr. Guppy fail in his attempts to become engaged to Esther in Bleak House?
Which character in Bleak House represents a failed search for love according to the text?
Which character in Bleak House represents a failed search for love according to the text?
What role does passion play in characters' lives in Bleak House?
What role does passion play in characters' lives in Bleak House?
Who is an example of a character in Bleak House that struggles with finding a career they are passionate about?
Who is an example of a character in Bleak House that struggles with finding a career they are passionate about?
How does Esther feel about the passion in her relationship with Mr. Jarndyce?
How does Esther feel about the passion in her relationship with Mr. Jarndyce?
How does Mrs. Jellyby's intense passion for her mission impact her family?
How does Mrs. Jellyby's intense passion for her mission impact her family?
In what way does Richard's passion for the lawsuit affect him?
In what way does Richard's passion for the lawsuit affect him?
Who is described as displaying a violent passion for the Jarndyce and Jarndyce lawsuit?
Who is described as displaying a violent passion for the Jarndyce and Jarndyce lawsuit?
How is Esther's perception of motherhood portrayed in Bleak House?
How is Esther's perception of motherhood portrayed in Bleak House?
What role does Lady Dedlock play in Esther's life regarding motherhood?
What role does Lady Dedlock play in Esther's life regarding motherhood?
How do characters like Charley, Jenny, and Liz redefine traditional ideas of motherhood in Bleak House?
How do characters like Charley, Jenny, and Liz redefine traditional ideas of motherhood in Bleak House?
How does Esther's upbringing under Miss Barbary and Mrs. Rachael impact her understanding of motherhood?
How does Esther's upbringing under Miss Barbary and Mrs. Rachael impact her understanding of motherhood?
