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Chapter 36 Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 37. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why does Esther not tell Ada about her discovery?
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Out of respect for Lady Dedlock's secret
Because she is unsure of the discovery's validity
Ada did not seem interested in the discovery
Esther forgot about the discovery soon after
How might one characterize Richard's attitude toward Mr. Jarndyce in this chapter?
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Hesitantly forgiving
Appreciative but embarrassed
Murderously enraged
Paranoid and suspicious
Why is Esther distressed by Mr. Skimpole's behavior towards Richard?
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Because he criticizes Richard’s choices
Because he mindlessly encourages Richard’s obsession with Chancery
Because he tries to convince Richard to break off his engagement with Ada
Because he warns Richard of the dangers of leading a complacently happy life
Why won't Richard give up the lawsuit, despite being exhausted by it?
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He wants the money he thinks might come his way
He believes the lawsuit is close to a resolution
He feels unable to have peace with the uncertainty it brings
All of the above
How does the Chancery suit affect Richard's perception and actions?
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It clarifies his goals and strengthens his resolve
It deludes him and keeps him from seeing clearly
It motivates him to reconcile with Mr. Jarndyce
It leads him to sever ties with all his friends and family
Why is Esther worried about Richard?
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Because he plans to leave the country
Because he is planning to sever all ties with his family
Because he has accumulated debts
Because he wants to invest all his money in a risky venture
What conclusion does Esther reach regarding Richard's situation?
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That he is likely to win the lawsuit very soon
That his optimism and plans are well-founded and sensible
That he is like Miss Flite and is beyond help and reason
That he will soon realize his mistakes and correct his course
How does Richard react to Ada's letter advising him against pursuing the lawsuit and going into debt?
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He becomes more determined to pursue the lawsuit
He agrees to abandon the lawsuit
He decides to apologize to Mr. Jarndyce
He breaks off his relationship with Ada
How does Mr. Skimpole respond to the idea of being responsible in his dealings with Richard?
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He agrees to try and be more responsible
He claims he can't because he lacks the proper understanding
He promises to talk to Richard about being cautious
He accuses Esther of misunderstanding Richard's situation
What suggests that Mr. Vholes's intentions towards Richard might be suspect?
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Mr. Vholes's lively and enthusiastic demeanor when it comes to Jarndyce and Jarndyce
Mr. Vholes's suspicious ties to both Tulkinghorn and the late Tom Jarndyce
Mr. Vholes's previous successful cases that resemble Jarndyce and Jarndyce
Mr. Vholes's eagerness to represent a client in a notoriously never-ending case
Why does Richard decide to go to London with Mr. Vholes?
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To finalize his inheritance from the lawsuit
To escape from his financial troubles
Because of a supposed development in the case
To break off his engagement with Ada
