I. Choose the best answer for the following questions.
There is only one correct
answer for each of the following questions. (1X4=4)
1.. The setting of the novel is—
a) England in the late nineteenth century
b) England in the early twentieth century
c) England in the early nineteenth century
d) Australia in the mid-nineteenth century
2. How would you describe the scene in which Pip fights the “pale young gentleman”?
a) Tragic
b) Comic
c) Bitter
d) Serious
3. Which historical fact most affects the plot?
a) Victoria was queen of England.
b) British criminals were sent to Australia.
c) The United States was an independent country.
d) Raw sewage ran in London’s streets.
4. What aspect of Dickens’s life most influenced this novel?
a) His love of the theater
b) His trips to the United States
c) His poverty as a boy
d) His early success as a writer
II. Fill in the blanks (1X4=4)
a) The name of Miss Havisham's Manor is _satis house_
b) The region of England where the marshes of the novel is found- kent
c) Pip's Benefactor in Great Expectations is_Abel Magwitch
d) The name of Estella's father is Magwitch
III. Match the following dates with the events (1X4=4)
1. 1792 a) Magwitch and Compeyson become partners
2. 1804 b) Mrs Joe’s funeral. Pip quarrels with Buddy
3. 1800 c)Compeyson’s swindles and abandons Miss Havisham
4. 1816 d)Pip makes his first visit to Satis house
IV. Give four character traits of the following – (2X2=4)
a)
proud deranged
passionate
headstrong
Miss Havisham
b)
rude
dirty
sloppy
Tender hearted
Abel Magwitch
V. Complete the flowchart based on the characters of the novel. (1X4=4)
Herbert-When Pip comes into fortune, Herbert becomes his best friend and beloved confidant.
After working with him Pip realizes, that he is an exceptionally hard worker and not just a
dreamer.
Soft and sweet, Biddy was always one of Pip's best friends.
Biddy
When they were little, Biddy taught him all that she knew in school,
and as they grew older she began to teach herself along with her..
Uncle Pumblechook- Joe's uncle who got Pip the job with Miss Havisham.
Abel Magwitch –
A convict and Pip's benefactor, at different times in the story Magwitch is both villain and
hero.
After the loss of his daughter, Magwitch develops affection for the young boy who brings
him food, brandy, and a file.
Wanting the boy to be all he couldn't be, he devotes his life to making money and giving
it to the boy to be a gentleman.
Wemmick- A clerk for Mr. Jaggers. Wemmick takes care of his hearing impaired father, and in
the end marries a woman, Miss Skiffins. His tiny house is his castle, and everything he has of
value is "portable property."
Mr. Jaggers- The universal lawyer, Mr. Jaggers is a hard man who shows
very little emotion.
Pips guardian from when he leaves home till he reaches his
majority, Jaggers handles Pips fortune and advises him when
necessary.
Orlick-Another of the villainous characters in the story, his jealousy of Pip dements him.
Bentley Drummle- Bentley Drummle is one of Pip's main enemies in "Great Expectations."
He is a rude and arrogant aristocrat who marries Pip's love interest,
Estella. While married, Drummle abuses Estella. He eventually dies a
dishonorable death in an accident with his horse.
Another student of Matthew Pockets, Drummle is a titled
noble who is mistrustful and arrogant.
Knowing that Pip has affection for her, Drummle courts
Estella and taunts Pip with the knowledge. He later marries
her but is an abusive husband.
AMITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Great Expectations
ANSWER KEY 4
Class - VIII Complete Worksheet
1. Match the following
1-c 2-d 3-a 4-b
2. Character Sketch of Miss Havisham – eccentric, angry, deranged,
Character Sketch of Magwitch –selfmade,sloppy, heart of gold
