Bleak House

Bleak House

by

Charles Dickens

Bleak House: Chapter 22 Quiz 8 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 22. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why does Mr. Snagsby feel compelled to lie to his wife?
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Because he doesn't trust her
Because he sees her as too pathetic to lie to
Because he has made a sport out of deceiving her
Because she is naturally suspicious
Who is the new character that Mr. Snagsby is startled to find in the room with Mr. Tulkinghorn?
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A detective named Mr. Bucket
The boy named Jo
A mysterious veiled woman
Mr. Snagsby's wife
How does Mr. Bucket manipulate Mr. Snagsby into keeping their meeting a secret?
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By appealing to his ego
By threatening him
By offering him money
By promising him a reward for his silence
Why is Mr. Snagsby particularly shocked by the conditions in Tom-all-Alone’s?
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Because he has never seen a slum before
Because he did not expect such conditions in the city
Because he is a successful middle-class man unaccustomed to poverty
Because he believes the city is free of disease
How is Mr. Bucket depicted in terms of his interactions and information gathering?
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As someone who relies solely on physical evidence
As a reclusive character who avoids social interactions
As only working with official police informants
As easily mingling with all classes and easily obtaining information
Why does Liz sometimes wish her child would die?
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Because she is overwhelmed by her responsibilities
Because she does not love her child
Because she believes the child has no hope of a good life or future
Because Mr. Bucket asked her to give up her child
Why does Jo initially think the veiled woman in Mr. Tulkinghorn's room is "the lady" he met before?
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Because of her distinctive voice
Because he recognizes her dress
Because of her unique perfume
Because she calls him by name
What motivates Mademoiselle Hortense to collaborate with Mr. Tulkinghorn?
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She is seeking revenge against Lady Dedlock because she hates her
She is in love with Mr. Tulkinghorn and wants to impress him
She wants to earn money to leave her position as a servant
She is being blackmailed by Mr. Tulkinghorn