Bleak House

Bleak House

by

Charles Dickens

Bleak House: Chapter 12 Quiz 9 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 12. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Where are Sir Leicester and Lady Dedlock returning from when they receive the message from Mr. Tulkinghorn?
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London
Paris
Chesney Wold
The countryside
How is Rosa characterized in relation to Lady Dedlock?
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She is seen as a potential rival in beauty
Lady Dedlock views her with disdain
Rosa is seen as a daughter figure by Lady Dedlock
She is unrelated and indifferent to Lady Dedlock
How does Mademoiselle Hortense's behavior contrast with that of Rosa and Mrs. Rouncewell?
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She is jealous and mocking of Lady Dedlock
Mademoiselle Hortense is more loyal to Lady Dedlock
Mademoiselle Hortense is indifferent to the affairs of the household
She is more attentive and caring towards the guests at Chesney Wold
How does Dickens portray the guests at Chesney Wold?
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As distinct and effective agents of social change
As unique individuals with interesting political views
As interchangeable and ineffectual politicians
As deeply committed to addressing the needs of the poor
Why is Mr. Tulkinghorn's room left unoccupied at Chesney Wold?
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In anticipation of his unannounced visits
Due to the overcrowded condition of the house
Because he is not a welcomed guest
Because he prefers to stay elsewhere
What does the Ghost’s Walk hint at in the context of the Dedlock family
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The prosperity and success of the Dedlock name
The eventual ruin of the Dedlock name
The family's eventual loss of property
None of the above
What news does Mr. Tulkinghorn share with Lady Dedlock regarding the person she asked about?
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The person has been found alive and well
The person has been imprisoned for a crime
The person has moved abroad and cannot be traced
The person has died from a drug overdose
Why do Lady Dedlock and Mr. Tulkinghorn watch each other intensely during their conversation?
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They are both trying to express their affection for one another
They are admiring each other's outfits
They are discussing their plans for a future event at Chesney Wold
They are each trying to gauge the other's reaction to Tulkinghorn's news
What is Lady Dedlock's primary concern in relation to Mr. Tulkinghorn?
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She is worried he will propose that Sir Leicester sell Chesney Wold
She wants to know what he has discovered about her past
She is concerned he will stay at Chesney Wold indefinitely
She hopes he will help her with a legal matter