10 Questions
What is Pip afraid will happen to him when the story opens?
He is afraid he will die like his other brothers
Why is Pip living with Joe Gargery?
His parents both died and Joe is his sister's husband
What are the hulks mentioned in the text?
Prison ships
Why do you think Mrs. Joe calls her stick 'Tickler'?
It is used to hurt people instead of laugh, representing pun and irony
What do we learn about Pip's background in the opening of the story?
He is an orphan and his 5 other brothers died in the early stages of life
What is surprising about the convict's reaction when he hears about who Pip met?
The convict thought the young man looked like him
What is Pip's attitude/tone toward the convict?
He sympathizes with him
What is the convict doing when Pip leaves?
He is still using the file to saw off his leg cuffs
How does Dickens create humor through Joe and Pip going to church and at dinner?
The suits for church did not fit right and looked weird
How does Dickens characterize Mr. Wopsle and Uncle Pumblechook within their speech towards Pip?
They are arrogant or proud of themselves
Test your knowledge of the opening chapter of the classic novel "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens. Explore what Pip is doing when the story begins, his background, and the author's effective hook for readers. Delve into Pip's fears and see how well you remember this compelling introduction to the character and the story.
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