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What instruction does Mr. Jarndyce give to Esther, Richard, and Ada through the notes handed to them by the coach driver?
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To arrive at his house before nightfall
To never speak of the favors he has done for them
To treat him as an old friend and avoid thanking him
To prepare a speech of gratitude upon their arrival
How does Mr. Jarndyce view his acts of kindness throughout the novel?
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As obligations due to his social status and wealth
As a means to gain respect and admiration from others
As a way to make amends for past mistakes
As random acts of generosity with no particular motive
What does Mr. Jarndyce's phrase “the wind is in the east” signify?
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His satisfaction with the current situation
A change in the weather affecting his mood
His happiness about hearing good news
His disturbance or unease regarding a situation
What is Mr. Skimpole's approach to life?
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He is committed to earning his own way and being independent
He seeks to live a luxurious life without working for it
He is focused on improving his practical skills to achieve stability
He wants to donate his wealth to support the arts and culture
What happens to Mr. Skimpole after dinner?
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He falls ill
He gets lost in the house
He confuses Esther for Ada
He is arrested
What does Mr. Skimpole's attitude toward debt reveal about his character?
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He is financially responsible but thinks debt is too hard to track
He views debts as a serious matter that deserves harsh punishment
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
What does Esther do in response to Mr. Skimpole's situation?
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She asks Mr. Jarndyce to pay Mr. Skimpole's debt
She offers legal advice to Mr. Skimpole
She pays Mr. Skimpole's debt using her emergency savings
She convinces the debt collector to forgive Mr. Skimpole's debt
What does the Skimpole ordeal in this chapter signal about Esther?
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That she is virtuous and wants to see the best in people
That she is irresponsible with money because she has never had it
That she is naturally suspicious of strangers
That she is extremely gullible
