Great Expectations

Great Expectations

by

Charles Dickens

Great Expectations: Book 2, Chapter 21 Quiz 2 questions

Test your knowledge of Book 2, Chapter 21. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
How does Wemmick's perspective on crime in London contrast with Pip's more naive view?
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Wemmick sees crime as a necessary evil in any society, while Pip views it as a moral failing unique to cities like London
Wemmick believes most crimes are motivated by the desire for financial gain, whereas Pip thinks they are driven by personal revenge
Wemmick understands the complexity of criminal behavior, but Pip simplifies it to good versus evil
Wemmick is indifferent to crime, considering it just part of city life, while Pip is morally outraged by it
What does the condition of Barnard's Inn and young Mr. Pocket's apology reveal about Victorian social class distinctions?
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Social class is rigidly defined by wealth and the quality of one's living conditions
Class distinctions are fluid, with wealth not always correlating with class status
Personal character and manners are more important indicators of class than financial status
The upper class maintains their status through appearances, even when impoverished