This is the alias given to Magwitch while he hides out in London. He doesn't want Compeyson to know that he's there because surely Compeyson will kill him!
Who is Provis or Uncle Provis?
100
This is Pip's sister's husband who Pip claims to care very much about despite the fact that he all but ignores his existence. He does say he thinks about him a lot though. It's the thought that counts?
Who is Joe Gargery?
100
This beautiful young woman claims that she has no heart, soul, or compassion, but nonetheless marries Pip's schoolmate whom he absolutely hates.
Who is Estella?
100
When Mrs. Joe dies, Pip:
a) returns home to be with Joe and Biddy
b) does not return home, but sends a basket to show he cares
c) returns to his hometown, but does not go to the funeral
A
100
When Pip first finds out the Magwitch, the convict, is funding his education, he feels...
Shocked, embarassed, upset, and confused.
200
He escapes from prison at the beginning of Great Expectations and terrorizes Pip in the cemetery. Pip’s kindness, however, makes a deep impression on him, and he subsequently devotes himself to making a fortune and using it to elevate Pip into a higher social class. Behind the scenes, he becomes Pip’s secret benefactor, funding Pip’s education and opulent lifestyle in London through the lawyer Jaggers. Pip also believes he is Estella's father.
Who is Abel Magwitch?
200
This foreboding lawyer was hired by Magwitch to supervise Pip’s elevation to the upper class. As one of the most important criminal lawyers in London, he is privy to some dirty business; he consorts with vicious criminals, and even they are terrified of him. He also helped Miss Havisham adopt the "orphaned" Estella before the novel began.
Who is Jaggers?
200
Later in the novel, Pip makes a deal with this woman so that she will fund Herbert's fortune and career, but will provide nothing to Pip. She agrees to relieve herself of some of the guilt she carries for ruining Estella's and Pip's lives. Immediately after making this deal, she catches on fire, and narrowly escapes death.
Who is Miss Havisham?
200
Who is sitting behind Pip at the theater when he goes to see Mr. Wopsle's play?
Who is Compeyson?
200
How does Pip feel when he finds out that Estella and Drummle have married?
HE. IS. DEVASTATED.
300
Pip first meets him in the garden of Satis House, when they fight. Years later, they meet again in London, and he becomes Pip’s best friend. He nicknames Pip “Handel.” He is the son of Matthew Pocket, Miss Havisham’s cousin, and hopes to become a merchant so that he can afford to marry Clara Barley.
Who is Herbert?
300
This is the man from Pip's hometown who changes his name and became an actor in London.
Who is Mr. Wopsle?
300
This pretty young lady used to take care of Mrs. Joe before she died.
Who is Biddy?
300
Why must Magwitch hide out in London?
Because he is still an escaped convict, and he knows Compeyson would kill him if he knew he was there.
300
How does Pip feel when Herbert returns from a business trip and finds out about Magwtich for the first time?
Relieves to have someone to share the stress with. Herbert is his BFF after all.
400
He once worked for Miss Havisham, but Pip has him fired because he believes he is no good, especially because he believes that he tried to murder Mrs. Joe.
Who is Orlick?
400
This is Pip's uncle who continuously tells everyone around town that he is funding Pip's education, even though he has nothing to do with it.
Who is Uncle Pumblechook?
400
He marries Estella even though he is quite ugly and unlikeable. Some people believe he beats her.
Who is Bentley Drummle?
400
How will Pip and Herbert help Magwitch escape?
They will row to a large steamer, which Magwtich and Pip will then get on and leave for a safer country.
400
How does Pip feel about his extravegant spending habits?
Guilty. That's why he forces himself to make a budge every day, which he never sticks to.
500
He is a criminal and the former partner of Magwitch. He is also the partner of Arther, Miss Havisham's evil step-brother. He is also the man who jilted Miss Havisham on her wedding day.
Who is Compeyson?
500
This is Jaggers assistant. He may be a somewhat of a criminal, and he values "portable property." He is tough in the office, but very sweet when Pip visits him at home. He has an old father who he cares for.
Who is Wemmick?
500
This woman is Jaggers' housekeeper and Pip figures out that she is Estella's mother.
Who is Molly?
500
Why is Estella's mother, Molly, now Jaggers' housekeeper?
Jaggers defended her when she was accused of murdering a woman who she was jealous of because she believed her baby daddy was cheating with her. When she got off not guilty, she was so scared that Jaggers took her in.
500
How does Pip feel about hiring "the Avenger," his little boy servant?
Guilty, because he has nothing for the poor kid to do.