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Another of Dickens' masterpieces. General knowledge quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by valdierio. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
valdierio

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
278,471

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1359

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of Pip's mother? Hint

Nancy

Maria

Molly

Georgiana

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who does Pip fall in love with? Hint

Estella

Biddy

Betty

Esmerelda

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Question 3 of 10

3. What does Pip's best friend call him? Hint

Little Boy

Mozart

Handel

Old Boy

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who is Pip's companion? Hint

Herbert

Joe

Orlick

Magwitch

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Aged Parent appreciates which gesture? Hint

Nodding

Smiling

Waving

Winking

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who jilted Ms. Havisham at the altar? Hint

Mr. Jaggers

Bentley Drummle

Compeyson

Magwitch

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Question 7 of 10

7. Abel Magwitch made his fortune in which field? Hint

Sheep

Ship Insuring

Counting House

Pigs

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Question 8 of 10

8. What grain of tobacco does Magwitch smoke? Hint

Negro-head

Navy Cut

Trichinopoly

Palmer's

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who marries Estella? Hint

Pip

Bentley Drummle

Orlick

Compeyson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who tries to kill Pip? Hint

Magwitch

Orlick

Compeyson

Drummle

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of Pip's mother?

Answer: Georgiana

He knew her as "also Georgiana, wife of the above" which was written on her tombstone.

2. Who does Pip fall in love with?

Answer: Estella

She is incredibly beautiful.

3. What does Pip's best friend call him?

Answer: Handel

He was called Handel because his companion felt that Philip sounded like "a fat schoolboy's name". Handel also composed a piece about a blacksmith, and since Pip was apprenticed to a blacksmith, the name Handel was deemed appropriate.

4. Who is Pip's companion?

Answer: Herbert

Herbert Pocket, formerly known as the pale gentleman, is Pip's best friend.

5. The Aged Parent appreciates which gesture?

Answer: Nodding

Mr. Wemmick's father, also known as "The Aged" or "The Aged Parent" is extremely hard of hearing. "Just tip him a nod and he'll be as happy as a king".

6. Who jilted Ms. Havisham at the altar?

Answer: Compeyson

Compeyson is a complete scoundrel and was convicted for fraud.

7. Abel Magwitch made his fortune in which field?

Answer: Sheep

He inherited the business after the master died. He became very rich and he decided to create a "London Gentleman". He provided funds for Pip, who helped him many years before, to learn to become one of the "upper crusts" of society.

8. What grain of tobacco does Magwitch smoke?

Answer: Negro-head

He cannot go without his tobacco and smokes incessantly.

9. Who marries Estella?

Answer: Bentley Drummle

This marriage turns out a disaster. Pip was very distressed that Estella chose Bentley Drummle of all people, who is a complete imbecile with lots of money.

10. Who tries to kill Pip?

Answer: Orlick

He also caused the death of Mrs. Gargery by hitting her on the head with a leg iron. Orlick was jealous of the treatment Pip received from the Gargerys.

Source: Author valdierio

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