Exploring Great Expectations: Chapters 1-4

Who is the protagonist introduced in Chapter 1?

• The protagonist is not introduced until Chapter 3.

• The protagonist is introduced in Chapter 1.

• The protagonist is introduced in Chapter 2.

• The antagonist is introduced in Chapter 1.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is Pip's initial encounter with the convict about?

• Pip meets the convict in a tavern, where they share stories about their lives.

• Pip encounters the convict in a forest, where they discuss their families.

• Pip finds the convict in a bakery, where he is offered food and a drink.

• Pip meets the convict Magwitch in a graveyard, where he is threatened and asked for food and a file.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How does Pip feel about his home and family in the early chapters?

• Pip feels nostalgic about his home and family.

• Pip feels indifferent about his home and family.

• Pip feels ashamed and embarrassed about his home and family.

• Pip feels proud of his home and family.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What does the convict demand from Pip during their meeting?

• Money and a map

• A boat and a key

• Clothes and a letter

• Food and a file

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Describe the setting of the marshes in the first chapter.

• The marshes are a bleak, desolate landscape filled with mud, water, and tall grasses, creating a somber and isolated atmosphere.

• The marshes are a warm, sunny beach with soft sand and gentle waves.

• The marshes are a vibrant, lush landscape filled with colorful flowers and wildlife.

• The marshes are a bustling urban area with shops and restaurants.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

What is the significance of the Christmas dinner scene in Chapter 2?

• The dinner is a celebration of the harvest season.

• The scene highlights the importance of gift-giving during the holidays.

• It serves to introduce the main character's backstory.

• The significance of the Christmas dinner scene is to emphasize themes of family and contrast between wealth and poverty.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

How does Pip's relationship with Joe Gargery develop in these chapters?

• Pip's relationship with Joe develops from one of close companionship to one of shame and distance as Pip seeks social advancement.

• Pip and Joe grow closer as Pip becomes more successful.

• Pip feels a strong sense of loyalty towards Joe throughout the chapters.

• Pip's relationship with Joe remains unchanged despite his social ambitions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What role does the character of Mrs. Joe play in Pip's life?

• Mrs. Joe is Pip's loving and supportive guardian.

• Mrs. Joe encourages Pip to pursue his dreams without restrictions.

• Mrs. Joe plays a significant role in shaping Pip's character and aspirations through her strict and often abusive guardianship.

• Mrs. Joe serves as a mentor guiding Pip towards success.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

What themes of social class and ambition are introduced in these chapters?

• Themes of social class and ambition are explored through character contrasts and the impact of background on aspirations.

• Character backgrounds have no influence on their goals.

• Ambition is solely determined by wealth and not personal effort.

• Themes of social class are irrelevant to character development.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

How does Pip's guilt influence his actions after meeting the convict?

• Pip's guilt makes him act out in anger towards others.

• Pip's guilt leads him to ignore the convict entirely.

• Pip feels no guilt and continues his life as usual.

• Pip's guilt compels him to act with a sense of responsibility and to seek redemption through self-improvement.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3