4.12.W - Lesson Review: Chapters 27–33 Reading Questions

Question 1

In Chapter 27, Pip has a moment of remorse and feels terrible for shunning Joe. What does he do?
He races after Joe but is too late—his friend has already gone.
He does nothing.
He sends Joe flowers to make up for it.
He invites Joe to come live with him.

Answer 1

He races after Joe but is too late—his friend has already gone.

Question 2

In Chapter 28, Pip finds out that ________ is claiming to be his benefactor.
Wopsle
Pumblechook
Jaggers
Joe

Answer 2

Pumblechook

Question 3

On the coach ride to his old village, Pip overhears two convicts speaking about a coin wrapped in two one-pound notes given to a young boy. What else does Pip find out through this conversation? Select the two that apply.

The convicts are on their way back to the Hulks to serve their sentence.

The convict was doing the bidding of another convict sentenced to life in prison.

The money was intended for the boy helping “Pip’s convict” from the churchyard many years ago.

Herbert was the young boy.

Answer 3

The money was intended for the boy helping “Pip’s convict” from the churchyard many years ago.

Question 4

At Mr. Wopsle’s play in Chapter 31, the audience is quiet and respectful.
True
False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

When Pip visits Satis House in Chapter 29, what familiar face is he surprised to see at the door?
Orlick
Pumblechook
Mrs. Joe
Joe

Answer 5

Orlick

Question 6

In Chapter 32, Pip receives a letter from Estella saying she will be visiting London. Pip is thrilled to go and can’t wait until the day arrives.
True
False

Answer 6

True

Question 7

Pip has found that the life of a gentleman is not exactly what he expected. In Chapter 31, Pip and Herbert go to see Mr. Wopsle’s play—an unintentionally hilarious performance of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. What similarities can be drawn between Pip’s situation and Mr. Wopsle’s situation?

Mr. Wopsle’s dream is not as he imagined; Pip’s dream is not as he envisioned.

Pip and Wopsle both made it to the “big city.”

Wopsle is realizing his dream of being an actor; Pip is realizing his dream of being a gentleman.

All of these

None of these

Answer 7

All of these

Question 8

In Chapter 33, what does Estella tell Pip?

She wants to marry him.
She has no heart and is not capable of love.
She doesn’t love him now, but she thinks someday she will.
She loves him, but she also loves other men, too.

Answer 8

She has no heart and is not capable of love.

Question 9

When Pip goes back to his old village in Chapter 28, where does he stay overnight?
At Satis House
At the Blue Boar Inn
With Joe and Biddy
With Matthew Pocket

Answer 9

At the Blue Boar Inn

Question 10

In Chapter 30, Pip explains his feelings about Estella to his friend Herbert. What is Herbert’s advice for Pip?
Never see her again
Write a tell-all letter to her
Detach himself from her
Propose to her

Answer 10

Detach himself from her

Question 11

When Estella and Pip meet in London (Chapter 33), Estella unexpectedly treats Pip with kindness and warmth.
True
False

Answer 11

False

Question 12

When Joe visits Pip in Chapter 27, what does he quickly realize?
He is no longer suitable company for Pip.
He wants to move to London to be closer to Pip.
Herbert would be a good blacksmith apprentice.
Pip is more kindhearted than ever and that Pip wants to come live at home.

Answer 12

He is no longer suitable company for Pip.

Question 13

When Wemmick and Pip tour Newgate Prison in Chapter 32, which of the following is an accurate statement about Wemmick?
He was lighthearted and even made jokes with the jailer.
He introduces Pip to a man sentenced to hang.
All of these
He feels very at ease and relaxed at the prison.

Answer 13

All of these

Question 14

Pip does not visit Joe and Biddy when he comes back to his old village. What does he send to them to lessen his own guilt?
Nothing
Money
A servant
Food

Answer 14

Food

Question 15

Pip is concerned with
_____________ and tells Jaggers. Jaggers, in turn,
___________ .

Answer 15

Answer 1:
Orlick’s working at Satis House
Answer 2:
fires Orlick

Question 16

In Chapter 30, Herbert reveals to Pip that he has a fiancee named Clara who is he is not yet able to marry.
True
False

Answer 16

True

Question 17

Why do you think Pip can’t get over his feelings for Estella, despite her indifference toward him?

Use examples from the text. Your answer should be 4-5 sentences.

Answer 17

Your Answer:
Pip can’t get over his feelings for Estella in many ways. One way that he still likes Estella is because Miss Havisham tells Pip to love her constantly. Throughout the story, you can also see that Pip admires Estalla for her beauty. These are just two reasons why Pip can’t get over Estella.

Question 18

In Chapter 27, Pip hires a young boy named Pepper (whom he calls “Avenger”) to wait on him. The Avenger is dressed in ridiculously fancy clothing and rarely has anything to do.

Which of Pip’s faults does the Avenger represent? In what ways?

Your answer should be at least 2-3 sentences.

Answer 18

Your Answer:
The Avenger represents how Pip is trying to be something he is not. This is because Pip is trying to make all these ridiculous rules to make him look like a gentleman. Therefore, Pip must stop acting like a gentleman and be himself.