Great Expectations

Great Expectations

by

Charles Dickens

Great Expectations: Book 3, Chapter 47 Quiz 3 questions

Test your knowledge of Book 3, Chapter 47. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why does Pip refuse to use Provis's money to pay off his debts?
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He believes it is cursed and will bring him bad luck
He is too proud to accept financial help from anyone
He feels it would be fraudulent to use it, given his feelings about Provis's patronage
He wants to save the money for Provis's future needs
How does Mr. Wopsle's decline as an actor reflect the themes of the story?
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By illustrating unpredictability and risks of pursuing fame and fortune
By showing the importance of sticking to one's roots and not seeking change
By exemplifying the illusion of social mobility and the reality of personal limitations
By providing a comic parallel to Pip's own disillusionment and challenges in London
How does Pip react to Mr. Wopsle's news about Compeyson after the play?
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He is indifferent, doubting Mr. Wopsle's reliability
He dismisses the idea as one of Mr. Wopsle's dramatic inventions
He is terrified but tries to hide his fear
He immediately confronts Compeyson at the theater