Bleak House

Bleak House

by

Charles Dickens

Bleak House: Chapter 55 Quiz 9 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 55. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does the passage reveal about Mrs. Rouncewell's relationship to George?
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She is George's sister
She is George's commanding officer
She is George's mother
She is George's distant relative
What caused George to be particularly unhappy a couple of nights before visiting Mrs. Bagnet?
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He lost a valuable item
He was reminded of his mother by a woman he saw
He had a disagreement with a close friend
He was demoted in his job
What does Mrs. Rouncewell hope to achieve with Sir Leicester's help?
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To prove George's innocence with the help of a lawyer
To get George a job working for Mr. Bucket
To reconcile George with his family
To arrange a meeting between George and Lady Dedlock
On what grounds does Mrs. Rouncewell forgive George?
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Because she never cared for his financial status
Because George promised to change his lifestyle
Because she also avoided contacting him
Because she understands his intentions were good
What does George's situation suggest about the importance of social connections?
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That success in life is only measured by financial wealth
That having a supportive social network can inspire individuals to face challenges
That isolation from family always leads to personal failure
That comparing oneself to others inevitably leads to unhappiness
What does Lady Dedlock's reaction to Mrs. Rouncewell's news suggest?
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She is indifferent to George's situation
She is unaware of Mr. Tulkinghorn's murder
She might know something about the murder or be involved
She is planning to leave the town
What does Mrs. Rouncewell ask Lady Dedlock to do?
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To reveal any secret that could save George
To help find a lawyer for George
To confess to Mr. Tulkinghorn's murder
To leave the country immediately
What significant information does Mr. Guppy provide Lady Dedlock?
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That George has been acquitted of all charges
That she is being framed for Mr. Tulkinghorn's murder
That Mr. Tulkinghorn left a will naming her as his heir
That the letters he thought were destroyed still exist
What action does Lady Dedlock take after realizing her secret will be exposed?
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She calls for a lawyer to defend her
She decides to confront Mr. Guppy
She writes a letter claiming her innocence and apologizing to Sir Leicester
She attempts to destroy any remaining evidence