Great Expectations Chapter 7 Flashcards

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

Where does Pip go to learn to read and write?

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

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

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

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

What does Joe confess to Pip about his childhood?

How did Joe learn to be a blacksmith?

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

What is the wealthy lady's name?

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

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

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.

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.