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What does Dickens imply is regrettable about Mrs. Jellyby's obsession?
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It runs the risk of turning people away from philanthropy
It makes Mrs. Jellyby seem desperate and pathetic
It runs the risk of making the people she wants to help complacent
None of the above
What symbolic function does Krook's "Rag and Bottle Warehouse" serve in relation to Chancery?
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It hints at the court's widespread influence throughout London
It represents the crowded feeling of being in court
It symbolizes Richard's self-destructive interest in Chancery
It serves as a parody of the court's chaos and confusion
Who is Krook in relation to Miss Flite?
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Her father
Her landlord
Her friend
Her reluctant benefactor
What is the reaction of Richard and Ada when they learn about Tom Jarndyce's fate from Krook?
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They are indifferent to the story
They become excited and curious
They are horrified and turn pale
They laugh it off as an old tale
What do Miss Flite's birds symbolize in the context of the Chancery system?
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The freedom and joy that comes from winning a lawsuit
The complexity and beauty of the legal process
The unpredictable nature of legal decisions
People trapped by the system and waiting for resolution
What does the rumor that Miss Flite mentions about the law writer imply about his character or past?
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That he has experienced a significant disgrace or downfall
That he is highly respected in the legal community
That he possesses supernatural powers
That he is wealthy and successful
What is the significance of the fact that Krook writes out "Jarndyce" and "Bleak House" even though he can't read?
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It suggests that these words appear on many of the legal documents in his shop
It suggests that he has a supernatural ability to absorb information
It suggests that Krook himself is somehow related to the Jarndyce scandal
It suggests that somebody has taught Krook how to spell these two words
What does Richard assure Ada regarding the lawsuit?
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That they will win the lawsuit no matter what
That the lawsuit will make them wealthier than ever
That he plans to give up their claim to the lawsuit
That he will never allow the lawsuit to make them enemies
