Great Expectations Chapters 24-31 Quiz

Questions and Answers

Where does Wemmick live?

Walworth

What is Wemmick's opinion of Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper?

The housekeeper is crazy, and a wild woman.

Who is described as 'idle, proud, niggardly, reserved, and suspicious'?

Bentley Drummle

Who 'had a woman's delicacy of feature' and had been spoiled by a weak mother?

Startop Signup and view all the answers

Who becomes Pip's intimate companion and friend?

Herbert Pocket Signup and view all the answers

How is Camilla related to Matthew Pocket?

Camilla is Matthew Pocket's sister. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Wemmick's cottage.

Wemmick's house was a little wooden cottage with Gothic windows and painted like a battery mounted with guns. Signup and view all the answers

Who is a very old man in a flannel coat, cheerful, but intensely deaf?

Wemmick's father (the Aged Parent) Signup and view all the answers

How does Wemmick view his private life compared to his business life?

He keeps them separate and does not intend to mix them. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the nightly entertainment at Walworth.

Heating the poker and firing the stinger to help the Aged Parent hear. Signup and view all the answers

Who goes with Pip to dine with Mr. Jaggers?

Drummle and Startop Signup and view all the answers

Which of Pip's friends does Mr. Jaggers take great interest in?

Bentley Drummle Signup and view all the answers

Who did Mr. Jaggers (and later Pip) refer to as 'the spider'?

Bentley Drummle Signup and view all the answers

Describe Mr. Jaggers' housekeeper.

She was a rather tall woman of about forty, with a lithe figure, extremely pale, and large faded eyes. Signup and view all the answers

What quality of his housekeeper does Mr. Jaggers make a big deal about?

Molly's wrist, Signup and view all the answers

Compare Pip's two dinner parties.

The party at Wemmick's was more fun and informal while the party at Jaggers' was more formal. Signup and view all the answers

The letter that Pip receives in chapter 27 indicates he should expect a visitor. Who is it?

Joe Gargery Signup and view all the answers

How does Pip feel about the visitor coming?

He was ashamed of him, saying he would keep him away if he could by money. Signup and view all the answers

What news does the visitor bring to Pip?

Estella is back from France, so he should go visit her at Miss Havisham's. Signup and view all the answers

How does the visitor say Mrs. Joe was doing?

She is 'no worse than she were.' Signup and view all the answers

Compare Joe's behavior toward Herbert with his earlier behavior toward Miss Havisham.

He treats them similarly. Signup and view all the answers

Describe Joe's sound judgments on human relationships before he parts from Pip.

He tells Pip that they are doing two completely different things and should not meet in public. Signup and view all the answers

Where does Pip stay when he goes back to his hometown?

Blue Boar Signup and view all the answers

Who does Pip end up traveling with on the seat behind the coachman?

The two convicts Signup and view all the answers

Who does Pip recognize one of the convicts to be?

The man who gave him the two one-pound notes. Signup and view all the answers

What story does the convict tell?

The convict says that the two one-pound notes came from the convict that Pip fed many years ago. Signup and view all the answers

Who opens the gate for Pip at Miss Havisham's house?

Orlick Signup and view all the answers

Who does Pip encounter in the hallway at Miss Havisham's house?

Sarah Pocket Signup and view all the answers

Who is the elegant lady sitting near Miss Havisham?

Estella Signup and view all the answers

What changes do both Pip and Estella see in each other?

Pip noticed that she became much more beautiful and womanly, while Estella noticed that he changed 'very much.' Signup and view all the answers

Where has Estella come from, and where is she going?

She came back from France and is now going to London. Signup and view all the answers

Why does Pip want to cry all over again?

Estella does not remember how she made Pip cry. Signup and view all the answers

What does Estella say she doesn't have?

She has no heart. Signup and view all the answers

What advice does Miss Havisham give Pip regarding Estella?

She tells him to love her. Signup and view all the answers

What is Miss Havisham's definition of love?

Real love is blind devotion, unquestioning self-humiliation, utter submission. Signup and view all the answers

What is Estella's last name?

Havisham Signup and view all the answers

Why is Sarah Pocket green and yellow?

She is jealous of Pip's current situation and thinks Miss Havisham is his benefactor. Signup and view all the answers

What plans are made for Estella's arrival in London?

Pip is to meet her at the coach. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip do instead?

He talked with Jaggers about Orlick's behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip confide in Herbert?

Pip tells Herbert that he still loves Estella and feels inferior. Signup and view all the answers

What does Herbert confide in Pip?

Herbert tells Pip that he is secretly engaged to Clara. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Clara?

Herbert's fiancée Signup and view all the answers

How is Pip continually frustrated by Estella?

Estella did not address Pip in the letter she sent him. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Wemmick and His Life

Wemmick resides in Walworth, showcasing a stark contrast between his personal and professional life.
He describes his house as a whimsical wooden cottage with a Gothic design, surrounded by gardens.

Mr. Jaggers and Relationships

Mr. Jaggers is portrayed as a powerful figure who can manage his housekeeper, whom Wemmick considers eccentric.
Jaggers has a keen interest in Bentley Drummle, referring to him as "the spider" due to his characteristics.

Key Characters and Descriptions

Bentley Drummle is described as idle, proud, niggardly, reserved, and suspicious.
Startop, another character, has delicate features and has been influenced negatively by being spoiled.
Herbert Pocket becomes Pip's close friend, establishing a strong bond.

A marked difference exists between the casual atmosphere at Wemmick's dinner party compared to the formal tension at Jaggers'.
Pip experiences shame regarding Joe Gargery's visit, indicating his evolving social status and feelings about his past.

Pip's Emotional Turmoil

Pip discovers Estella's return from France, stirring old feelings and a sense of inadequacy.
Estella’s character evokes Pip's emotional struggle, as she admits to lacking a heart, highlighting her coldness.

Miss Havisham and Love

Miss Havisham advises Pip to pursue Estella, defining love as blind devotion and self-sacrifice, reflecting her own painful experiences.

Camilla is identified as Matthew Pocket's sister, revealing family ties within Pip's social sphere.
Sarah Pocket expresses jealousy towards Pip, as she believes Miss Havisham favors him, threatening her own inheritance.

Pip's Journey and Encounters

Upon returning home, Pip stays at the Blue Boar and encounters two convicts while traveling, leading to a reflection on his past.
Pip recognizes one convict from his childhood and hears a story connecting them through past events.

Estella's Impact on Pip

Pip and Estella notice significant changes in one another, with Pip acknowledging her beauty and maturity.
Estella's lack of sentiment towards Pip further complicates his feelings, causing him to reflect on his social standing.

Friendships and Aspirations

Herbert confides in Pip about his engagement to Clara, emphasizing the necessity of financial stability for their future.
Pip expresses his enduring affection for Estella to Herbert, revealing his inner conflict regarding class and love.

Final Thoughts

Pip's interactions weave a complex web of relationships showcasing love, jealousy, aspirations, and the painful realities of social class, continually impacting his development and self-perception.

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