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Chapter 28 Quiz
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What does Mr. Tulkinghorn's behavior towards Lady Dedlock imply in the text?
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He secretly harbors negative feelings towards her and may wish her harm
He is genuinely fond of her and wishes to help her
He is indifferent to her and only interacts with her out of necessity
He admires her from a distance and has no ulterior motives
Why is Sir Leicester amazed at Mr. Guppy's arrival?
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Because Mr. Guppy is a renowned figure in British society
Because Mr. Guppy arrived without a customary formal introduction
Because he has been eagerly awaiting Mr. Guppy's visit
Because Mr. Guppy is known to be a very entertaining guest
What piques Lady Dedlock's interest during Mr. Guppy's explanation?
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Mr. Guppy's association with Kenge and Carboy's
Mr. Guppy's personal relationship with Mr. Tulkinghorn
The mention of Jarndyce and Jarndyce
The mention of Mr. Guppy's father
How does Lady Dedlock respond when Mr. Guppy mentions the resemblance between her and Esther Summerson?
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She immediately acknowledges the resemblance
She dismisses the topic and changes the subject
She becomes excited and asks for more information
He is genuinely fond of her and wishes to help her
What can be inferred about Mr. Guppy's intentions towards Esther and Lady Dedlock?
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He is genuinely in love with Esther and seeks only to help her out of pure affection
He is using the situation to get closer to Esther but also to ensure that she is well connected
He wants to adopt Esther and make her his heir
He is trying to convince Lady Dedlock to leave Sir Leicester and elope with him
What revelation does Mr. Guppy make about Esther Summerson's true lineage?
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That Esther's real name is Summerson and she is the heir to a fortune
That Esther's real name is Hawdon
That Esther is unrelated to anyone of significance
That Esther is actually Mr. Guppy's long-lost sister
What can be inferred about Lady Dedlock's past relationships and Esther's parentage?
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Lady Dedlock and Captain Hawdon were acquaintances with no significant relationship
Lady Dedlock and Captain Hawdon were enemies who both wanted to adopt Esther
Lady Dedlock secretly despises Captain Hawdon and denies any connection
Lady Dedlock and Captain Hawdon were likely lovers and Esther is their daughter
What is Mr. Guppy's proposal to Lady Dedlock regarding the found letters?
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He proposes to destroy the letters to protect Lady Dedlock's reputation
He suggests publishing the letters to reveal the truth about Esther's parentage
He offers to bring the letters to Lady Dedlock the next evening
He demands a large sum of money in exchange for the letters
What does Lady Dedlock's reaction in her room indicate about her feelings upon learning about Esther's existence?
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She experiences deep torment and anguish realizing her daughter is alive
She feels indifferent and detached from the revelation
She is relieved and happy to learn that her daughter is alive
She is angry and plans to seek revenge on those who kept Esther from her
