Great Expectations Chapters 29-39 Quiz

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What is daylight a metaphor for?

love and compassion

Why doesn't Pip want Herbert Pocket to know he is investing in his business?

none of these

Why does Pip think Estella isn't attracted to him?

It is a rebellious struggle against Miss Havisham.

What is not a piece of advice Herbert gives Pip?

Ask Miss Havisham to put in a good word for you. Signup and view all the answers

What does Mr. Jaggers always carry with him?

large silk handkerchief Signup and view all the answers

What does Magwitch risk by returning to London to see Pip and revealing his identity?

his life Signup and view all the answers

Why does Dickens spend time describing Wemmick's home life in such detail?

All of these Signup and view all the answers

How is the stranger who visits Pip in London described?

Muscular, browned by the sun, 'like a voyager by sea.' Signup and view all the answers

What impression does Pip have of Newgate Prison?

It is a depressing place where prisoners are neglected. Signup and view all the answers

What is Orlick's job on the Havisham estate?

security guard Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip convey to the reader about his situation with Estella?

He is aware that he is both miserable and hopeful. Signup and view all the answers

If Estella is a lighted candle, what are her suitors at the parties she attends?

moths Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip send Joe out of guilt after visiting his hometown?

catfish and a barrel of oysters Signup and view all the answers

What is the irony of the confrontation between Estella and Miss Havisham?

Miss Havisham is shocked that Estella doesn't love her. Signup and view all the answers

Which was not one of the funny things about the Hamlet play with Mr. Wopsle?

One of the actors breaks his leg Signup and view all the answers

What does Estella say when Pip tells her Drummle is a deficient, ill-tempered, and stupid fellow?

'Well?' Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip compare himself and Estella to?

A knight and a princess. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does not align with Miss Havisham's concept of love?

Love is unquestioning self-humiliation Signup and view all the answers

What is Estella compared to?

statue Signup and view all the answers

What was Magwitch's motivation for helping Pip, aside from gratitude?

Since he can't be a gentleman himself, at least he can own one. Signup and view all the answers

What literary device is used when Pip says, 'you say I am lucky...'?

personification Signup and view all the answers

Who wears an orange dress that is too orange and has the appearance of a boy's kite?

Miss Skiffins Signup and view all the answers

What are The Finches of The Grove?

a social club of gentlemen Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a motif in the novel?

Papers Signup and view all the answers

How much money does Pip receive for his twenty-first birthday?

$500 pounds (lump sum), $125 pounds per quarter Signup and view all the answers

What complication does Herbert face regarding his love for Clara?

He worries his mother will think she is of a lower status. Signup and view all the answers

What simile is used to describe Wemmick while visiting Newgate Prison?

A gardener walking among his plants. Signup and view all the answers

How does Pip react to the stranger and his news that he is his benefactor?

He is terrified and struck with guilt. Signup and view all the answers

Why would Dickens write the chapter about Pip attending the Hamlet play?

Wopsle is a reminder or a mirror of Pip's embarrassments. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Mrs. Brandley?

Miss Havisham's friend Signup and view all the answers

Who says, 'We have no choice, you and I, but to obey our instructions'?

Estella Signup and view all the answers

How has Pip been corrupted by his money?

All of these Signup and view all the answers

What does Trabb's boy's mocking of Pip represent?

The difficulty is rising above the social class you are born into. Signup and view all the answers

How is Pip used by Estella?

To tease other men at parties. Signup and view all the answers

What is Pip told about his benefactor?

The benefactor is coming to London. Signup and view all the answers

What has the stranger (Magwitch) been doing all the years he's been away?

He has been working as a sheep farmer and stock-breeder in Australia. Signup and view all the answers

Why has Estella arrived in London?

She is being sponsored by a society lady who will introduce her to people. Signup and view all the answers

What new name has Mr. Wopsle invented for himself?

Waldengaver Signup and view all the answers

What question does Jaggers ask Pip that he can't answer?

How much money do you owe? Signup and view all the answers

Why does Pip go on the Newgate Prison tour with Wemmick?

He has five hours to kill before Estella arrives. Signup and view all the answers

How does Dickens use foreshadowing?

Stormy weather represents upcoming turbulent emotions. Signup and view all the answers

What does Pip compare himself to after Magwitch goes to bed?

A ship that has been wrecked. Signup and view all the answers

What conflict emerges between Pip and Biddy around the death of his sister?

Pip is disappointed with Biddy for not writing to him about his sister's poor health. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Clarikker?

a shipping broker Signup and view all the answers

What does Estella say about Pip and the Pockets?

The family hates him. Signup and view all the answers

What annoys Pip at his sister's funeral?

He is annoyed at Pumblechook for stuffing his face with plum-cake at his house. Signup and view all the answers

What is Wemmick's response when Pip tells him he wants to invest in his friend's business?

He tells him to take his money to a bridge and throw it into the Thames River. Signup and view all the answers

What does Miss Havisham confess to Pip?

She adopted Estella so that she could be loved. Signup and view all the answers

In the last line of chapter 38, what does Pip realize?

He realizes his love for Estella is an illusion. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Characters and Relationships

Pip feels Estella symbolizes love and compassion, hidden away like daylight being obstructed.
Herbert Pocket advises Pip about Estella, emphasizing that he should not seek Miss Havisham's help for a good word.
Pip's relationship with Estella is characterized by a sense of both hope and misery; he sees himself as a knight and her as a princess.

Plot Developments

Pip experiences guilt, sending Joe catfish and a barrel of oysters when he visits his hometown but avoids seeing him.
Magwitch returns to London, risking his life to see Pip and reveal his identity as his benefactor.
The ongoing tension in Pip's life involves social status struggles, highlighted by Trabb's boy mocking him for his class ascent.

Symbolism and Themes

Daylight symbolizes love and compassion, contrasting Estella's upbringing at Satis House, which lacked these elements.
Wemmick's home life serves as a reflection of his dual life, further emphasizing the notion of personal versus public identities.
Estella's presence at parties serves to show how she uses Pip as a tool to tease other men, playing with their affections.

Significant Events and Quotes

At Mr. Wopsle's Hamlet play, comedic mishaps reflect Pip's personal embarrassments, symbolizing his struggles with self-image and status.
Pip compares himself to a wrecked ship after learning about Magwitch, illustrating his emotional turmoil.
Wemmick's dire advice to Pip about throwing money into the Thames encapsulates the danger of his financial decisions.

Character Insights

Miss Havisham is a complex character who adopts Estella with the intent of being loved, highlighting her own emotional scars.
Pip's perception of characters like Orlick, whom he views as a security guard on the Havisham estate, adds to the tension in his social circles.
Estella's statement regarding Drummle shows her indifference and complexity as a character, reinforcing themes of unattainable love.

Irony and Humor

The irony of Miss Havisham's shock at Estella's inability to love mirrors Pip's unrequited feelings, underlining the theme of misplaced expectations.
Humor arises in the farcical portrayal of Pumblechook at Pip's sister's funeral, emphasizing social critiques of class and propriety.

Motifs and Literary Devices

The motif of light and darkness recurs, representing social status and emotional states throughout Pip's journey.
Dickens employs foreshadowing with stormy weather, indicating emotional turbulence ahead, while motifs of paper symbolize communication and social stratification.

The Finches of The Grove, a social club for gentlemen, represents the exclusivity and pressures of societal expectations in Pip's world.
Pip's inner conflict with Biddy about his sister's health showcases the strain of social class expectations on personal relationships.

Financial Aspects

Pip receives a substantial sum for his twenty-first birthday, which highlights the potential pitfalls of wealth and the complexity of his newfound status.
Magwitch's wish to help Pip as a gentleman, despite his own status, reflects themes of aspiration and identity within social hierarchies.

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Test your knowledge on Chapters 29 to 39 of 'Great Expectations' with this flashcard quiz. Explore themes such as love, identity, and relationships while analyzing key moments and characters. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of this classic novel.