4.13.M - Lesson Review: Chapters 34–39 Reading Questions

Question 1

What does Miss Havisham demand from Estella in Chapter 38?
Love
Important letters
Money
Pip

Answer 1

Love

Question 2

In Chapter 38, Pip stays overnight at Satis House for the first time. What does he see while walking through the dark passageways?
A solitary owl
Miss Havisham, wandering and moaning
Estella, destroying Miss Havisham’s wedding feast
Orlick, counting gold coins and cackling

Answer 2

Miss Havisham, wandering and moaning

Question 3

So far in the story, what is the only real good that has come of Pip’s new position?
He is able to buy Estella’s love.
He is able to help Herbert and not take credit for it.
He has helped Joe and Biddy.
He is now engaged to Estella.

Answer 3

He is able to help Herbert and not take credit for it.

Question 4

In Chapter 39, when speaking with the convict, which of the following does Pip learn?
All of these
Miss Havisham is not his benefactor.
His true benefactor is a convicted criminal.
He is not designed for Estella.
Miss Havisham has simply used and abused him for her own purposes.

Answer 4

All of these

Question 5

What was Pip hoping to get from Jaggers on his birthday in Chapter 36?
Assurance that his quest to be a gentleman was over and that he had arrived at such status
A new house
The revelation that he was to marry Estella
Ten thousand pounds

Answer 5

The revelation that he was to marry Estella

Question 6

In Chapter 39, on a dark and stormy night, Pip finds out that the convict he met so long ago is actually his benefactor. Which word best describes Pip’s reaction to this news?
Unsurprised
Delighted
Horrified
Amused

Answer 6

Horrified

Question 7

In Chapter 38, for the first time, Pip and the reader witness some of Estella’s feelings. Estella and Miss Havisham argue at Satis House, and Estella ___________.
accuses Miss Havisham of loving her too much
blames Miss Havisham for teaching her to be so proud and “hard”
blames Miss Havisham for her poor education
accuses Miss Havisham of treating Pip poorly

Answer 7

blames Miss Havisham for teaching her to be so proud and “hard”

Question 8

In Chapter 35, when Biddy asks Pip if he really will visit Joe often, how does Pip respond?
He is defensive, asking her not to speak any further.
He apologizes tearfully.
He asks Joe for his opinion.
He does not respond at all.

Answer 8

He is defensive, asking her not to speak any further.

Question 9

In Chapter 37, Pip wants to use his fortune to help someone else. He approaches Wemmick with plans to _________.
travel abroad and preach the gospel
pay Joe and Biddy a handsome sum of money each year
help Herbert succeed in business
move back to the country and feed the poor

Answer 9

help Herbert succeed in business

Question 10

Pip and Herbert have been living in relative luxury and carelessness. When Pip looks into his and Herbert’s finances in Chapter 34, what does he find out?
They have not spent as much as he thought.
Herbert has been spending Pip’s money instead of his own.
Jaggers has been withholding money from him.
They are in considerable debt.

Answer 10

They are in considerable debt.

Question 11

When Pip turns twenty-one years old in Chapter 36, he is called to Mr. Jaggers’s office. What is he given?
All of these
A birthday present in the form of a bank note
A strong lecture suggesting his use of money is in question
Five hundred pounds

Answer 11

All of these

Question 12

In Chapter 37, who joins Pip, the Aged, and Wemmick at Wemmick’s home in Walworth?
Herbert and his fiancée, Clara
Miss Havisham
Miss Skiffins, Wemmick’s romantic partner
Jaggers, who broods the whole time

Answer 12

Miss Skiffins, Wemmick’s romantic partner

Question 13

Why is it ironic that the convict is Pip’s real benefactor?
Despite all of his snobbery and finery, Pip got his fortune from a class of person he now shuns.
The convict is the epitome of what Pip wants to become, and through the convict’s money, he will accomplish that.
His benefactor belongs to the class of people Pip most respects.
It is not ironic.

Answer 13

Despite all of his snobbery and finery, Pip got his fortune from a class of person he now shuns.

Question 14

In Chapter 35, what does Biddy tell Pip in the garden that enrages Pip?
She wants to become a gentlewoman.
She plans to live alone with Joe.
Orlick has been shadowing her.
She wants to marry a commoner from the village.

Answer 14

Orlick has been shadowing her.

Question 15

In Chapter 38, Pip is shocked to find that ___________has successfully sought Estella’s hand.

Answer 15

Drummle

Question 16

In Chapter 34, what tragic news does Pip receive that calls him home to the country?
Miss Havisham is ill.
Mrs. Joe passed away.
Joe and Biddy are moving into another blacksmith forge.
Joe has been fatally attacked by Orlick.

Answer 16

Mrs. Joe passed away.

Question 17

Pip has treated Biddy poorly throughout this novel. Although Biddy does gently correct Pip, he does not seem to “get” how his behavior affects her and Joe.

Write a short letter from Biddy to Pip, explaining how he slights you (as Biddy) and Joe, and how you (as Biddy) feel about it.

Try your best to empathize with Biddy: how would you feel if you were in her position?
Remember that Biddy is a very kind person; she would not be cruel toward Pip.
Your letter should be at least 6–7 sentences.
Your Answer:

Answer 17

Dear Pip:

      I am so glad you are on your way to becoming a gentleman. From Joe's recent visit, you are making lovely friends. However, we have been noticing that you have changed. Please don't take it the wrong way, Pip. Some of the things you have improved in are making you a nice person, but you have done negative things that affect us. Some things that we noticed include the way you treat us. You always cut us off from you like we are a pest. However, whatever the case is, I hope we continue being friends.

Your very good friend: biddy.