Great Expectations Quiz
Test your knowledge of the characters, themes and quotes from Great Expectations by Charles Dickens with this Quiz.
This quiz consists of 15 questions, the first 5 are multiple choice questions, the next 10 are short answer questions. Scroll down to start the quiz.
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Who is Pip’s benefactor?
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What is Miss Havisham’s main motivation for raising Estella?
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What best describes Pip’s feelings towards Joe as he becomes a gentleman?
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What theme is most evident in Pip’s journey throughout the novel?
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What is the main role of Mr Jaggers in Pip’s life?
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What is the significance of the title Great Expectations?
It refers to Pip’s anticipated rise in social class and fortune, as well as the expectations placed on him by others and himself, which ultimately lead to disappointment and growth.
How does Dickens use the character of Joe Gargery to represent goodness?
Joe is consistently kind, loyal, and forgiving, embodying moral strength and humility, despite being uneducated and socially inferior to Pip’s later companions.
Why does Pip feel ashamed of his background when he moves to London?
Pip adopts the values of high society and begins to see his humble upbringing and Joe’s simplicity as embarrassing, reflecting his misguided aspirations.
What is revealed about social class through Pip’s relationship with Estella?
It shows how social divisions create emotional barriers; Estella looks down on Pip’s origins, and Pip feels he must become a gentleman to be worthy of her love.
Identify a quote that highlights Pip’s transformation in character by the end of the novel.
“I had learnt to understand my own heart.” This demonstrates Pip’s growth in self-awareness and moral maturity, contrasting with his earlier pride.
Describe Miss Havisham’s living environment and how it reflects her character.
Her home, Satis House, is dark, decaying, and frozen in time, symbolising her inability to move on from the trauma of being jilted at the altar.
What role does Magwitch play in challenging Pip’s assumptions about class?
Magwitch, a criminal, turns out to be Pip’s benefactor, proving that moral worth does not always align with social status and challenging Pip’s previous prejudices.
How does Dickens use setting to reflect mood in the novel? Provide one example.
He uses the bleak marshes to reflect Pip’s fear and isolation in the opening chapter, establishing a dark and suspenseful tone.
What does Estella represent in the novel?
She represents both the allure and the cruelty of high society. Though beautiful and refined, she is emotionally cold, shaped by Miss Havisham’s desire for revenge.
What theme is explored through Pip’s eventual forgiveness and humility?
The theme of redemption is explored, as Pip learns to value love, loyalty, and integrity over wealth and status, finding peace through forgiveness and self-acceptance.
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