Sissy's Distress and Gradgrind's Offer Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What important plot development occurs in this chapter?

Sissy decides to join the circus
Mr. Sleary leaves the circus
Signor Jupe runs away, leaving Sissy behind (correct)
Gradgrind loses interest in educating Sissy

How does Sissy react to her father leaving her?

She is relieved to be free
She decides to run away as well
She blames Gradgrind for the situation
She cannot believe he deserted her (correct)

What surprising offer does Gradgrind make despite his initial intentions?

He suggests sending Sissy to an orphanage
He advises Sissy to join the circus
He offers to take charge of Sissy and educate her at his own cost (correct)
He decides to ignore Sissy's situation completely

Who are portrayed with humor in this chapter?

<p>Mr. Sleary and two circus performers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does Master Kidderminster play in the circus?

<p>Diminutive boy performer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sissy's Situation

Sissy's father abandons her and runs away, leaving her behind
Sissy is distraught and refuses to believe her father has forsaken her
She insists he has gone to do something good for her

Gradgrind's Offer

Gradgrind tells Mr. Sleary that Sissy can no longer attend his school
However, due to her father's disappearance, Gradgrind offers to take charge of Sissy's education and provide for her
The condition: Sissy must cut ties with the circus and its people

Response to Gradgrind's Offer

Sissy and the entire circus troupe accept Gradgrind's proposal
Bounderby opposes the proposal, suggesting Gradgrind reconsider and allowing Sissy to stay with him in the meantime

Sissy's Goodbye

Sissy bids farewell to the circus members, who wish her well
She departs for Bounderby's house

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Test your knowledge on the events surrounding Sissy's distress and Gradgrind's offer to take charge of her in the story. See how well you remember the details of the characters' interactions and emotions.