Great Expectations Chapters 1-5

Questions and Answers

What does Pip encounter in Chapter 1?

Pip meets a convict in the graveyard near a marshy area who demands food and a file.

What does Pip do in Chapter 2 to help the convict?

Pip steals brandy, food, and a file.

In Chapter 3, how does Pip feel after meeting his convict?

Pip feels guilty and is surprised by the convict's anger.

What unusual event occurs during the Christmas dinner in Chapter 4?

Mr. Wopsle drinks tar-water which Pip had mistakenly filled the brandy bottle with. Signup and view all the answers

What do the policemen want in Chapter 5?

The policemen want the handcuffs fixed and are looking for escaped convicts. Signup and view all the answers

Who does Pip befriend in Chapter 7?

Pip befriends Biddy, the granddaughter of the teacher. Signup and view all the answers

What is Estella's attitude towards Pip in Chapter 8?

Estella is cold and insulting, criticizing Pip's low social class and manners. Signup and view all the answers

What lie does Pip tell in Chapter 9?

Pip invents a story where Estella feeds him cake and dogs fight over veal cutlet. Signup and view all the answers

What new desire does Pip express in Chapter 10?

Pip desires education and social standing. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 1

Pip encounters a convict in a graveyard, who demands food and a file to free himself from leg irons.

Chapter 2

Attempting to steal food, Pip is caught and forced by Mrs. Joe to prepare for Christmas dinner.
He ultimately sneaks out early the next morning with stolen items, including brandy and a file.

Chapter 3

Pip meets another convict, experiences confusion, and feels guilt when compared to the initial convict.
Returns home after conversing with both convicts.

Chapter 4

Consumed by guilt, Pip dreads the police's potential confrontation at home.
Attends Christmas dinner with Joe, Uncle Pumblechook, and Mr. Wopsle, who inadvertently drinks tar-water instead of brandy.
Police enter unexpectedly, searching for escaped convicts.

Chapter 5

Police are seeking to fix handcuffs, not implicate Pip; they search for escaped convicts, and Pip feels concern for his convict.
Pip's convict falsely claims the stolen goods to protect Pip, causing their capture.

Chapter 6

Joe brings Pip home post-dinner; Pip feels guilty for not confessing the truth about his theft.

Chapter 7

At school, Pip struggles with feelings of guilt while making a friend, Biddy.
Mrs. Joe and Pumblechook announce Pip's invitation to Miss Havisham’s, suggesting an opportunity for social rise.

Chapter 8

At Satis Manor, Pip meets the cold and condescending Estella, who criticizes his background.
Encounters Miss Havisham, who remains fixated on her past, filling the room with a gothic atmosphere.
Pip leaves feeling heartbroken after the encounter.

Chapter 9

Pip fabricates an extravagant story about his visit to impress Joe and others.
Joe advises Pip to associate with his own class for now, emphasizing the importance of truth and integrity.

Chapter 10

Pip feels the pressure of his aspirations for education and social mobility.
He observes a mysterious stranger in a pub using the same file he stole for the convict, heightening his anxiety.
Receives two pounds from the stranger, which he gives to Mrs. Joe while continuing to worry about the repercussions of his past actions.

Description

Explore the first five chapters of 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, where Pip's interactions with convicts set the tone for his moral dilemmas and adventures. This quiz will test your understanding of the plot, characterization, and themes introduced in these early chapters.