Great Expectations

Where does the opening scene of the story take place?

• A bustling city square

• A desolate graveyard on the marshes

• A dark forest

• A cozy village street

What is Pip doing when the story begins?

• Visiting his parents’ graves

• Running away from home

• Fishing by the marshes

• Looking for Magwitch

How is Magwitch described when he first appears?

• A cheerful and kind man

• A wealthy and refined gentleman

• A rough and desperate convict

• A mysterious traveler

What does Magwitch demand from Pip?

• Money and jewels

• A file and food

• Directions to the nearest town

• Help to escape the police

What is the mood created by the setting of the opening scene?

• Joyful and festive

• Dark and foreboding

• Calm and peaceful

• Warm and welcoming

What does Pip imagine about his parents based on their tombstones?

• That they were wealthy and famous

• That they were strict and stern

• That his father was a square, stout man and his mother was freckled and sickly

• That they were kind and loving

What theme is suggested by the interaction between Pip and Magwitch?

• Friendship and trust

• Social class and moral ambiguity

• Revenge and justice

• Love and sacrifice

How does Pip feel during his encounter with Magwitch?

• Brave and defiant

• Terrified and helpless

• Excited and adventurous

• Confident and angry

Which of the following best describes Magwitch’s tone when speaking to Pip?

• Gentle and caring

• Threatening and desperate

• Calm and logical

• Joyful and enthusiastic

What does the opening scene foreshadow about the rest of the novel?

• Pip’s future relationship with Magwitch

• Pip becoming a famous graveyard caretaker

• Pip’s escape from the marshes

• Pip’s rise to wealth without obstacles