Great Expectations Chapter 7 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is Pip starting to think about more as he gets older?

His desire to have an education.

Where does Pip go to learn to read and write?

Mr. Wopsle's great aunt's home.

Is Mr. Wopsle's great aunt a good teacher?

False

Who lives with Mr. Wopsle and her aunt that is friends with Pip?

Biddy Signup and view all the answers

Describe Biddy.

She is the great aunt's granddaughter, an orphan, a kind friend to Pip, and not very well kept. Signup and view all the answers

How does Joe react to Pip's letter about wanting to learn?

He is astonished at how well Pip's letter is written. Signup and view all the answers

What does Joe tell Pip about learning to read and write?

That Mrs. Joe would be jealous and mad if she knew he was trying to better himself. Signup and view all the answers

What does Joe confess to Pip about his childhood?

That his father was a drinker and that he hit his mother. Signup and view all the answers

How did Joe learn to be a blacksmith?

He learned from his father who was also a blacksmith. Signup and view all the answers

What is the big news Uncle Pumblechook brings from the market?

That Uncle Pumblechook has arranged for Pip to go to a wealthy lady's house to play. Signup and view all the answers

What is the wealthy lady's name?

Miss Havisham Signup and view all the answers

Why is Mrs. Joe eager to clean Pip up before he goes to Miss Havisham's house?

She knows that he will return with money. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it a big deal for Pip to spend the night away?

He has never been away before, and he is sad to say goodbye to Joe. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pip's Education and Aspirations

A year older, Pip begins to desire an education and wishes to learn more formally.
He attends Mr. Wopsle's great-aunt's home for his schooling; she is the local school teacher.

Teaching Environment

The great-aunt is not an effective teacher, as she frequently falls asleep during lessons.

Biddy’s Role

Biddy, the great-aunt's granddaughter and Pip's friend, is an orphan who helps Pip with his studies despite her unkempt appearance.

Pip's Correspondence with Joe

Pip writes to Joe, expressing his wish to improve his reading and writing to assist Joe.
Joe is surprised and encourages, admiring Pip's letter writing, even if Pip does not feel it is perfect.

Joe's Childhood

Joe reveals his troubled childhood, including abusive experiences with his father and the struggle to remain in school after being taken back home.

Learning Blacksmithing

Joe learns the trade of blacksmithing from his father, challenging Pip’s assumption about learning the craft from him.

Uncle Pumblechook's News

At the market, Mrs. Joe and Uncle Pumblechook bring news that Pip has been invited to the home of a wealthy lady.

Miss Havisham's Invitation

The wealthy lady, Miss Havisham, is a significant figure, and Mrs. Joe is eager to send Pip in his best attire for the visit, anticipating he will return with money.

Pip's Overnight Stay

Pip is spending the night at Uncle Pumblechook's, marking his first time away and creating a poignant farewell scene with Joe, reflecting their close bond.

Description

Dive into the key concepts and vocabulary from Chapter 7 of 'Great Expectations'. This quiz focuses on Pip's thoughts about education and his experiences with Mr. Wopsle's great aunt as a teacher. Test your knowledge with these flashcards and solidify your understanding of the chapter.