Bleak House

Bleak House

by

Charles Dickens

Bleak House: Chapter 42 Quiz 4 questions

Test your knowledge of Chapter 42. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
Why is Mrs. Snagsby paranoid?
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Because she believes Mademoiselle Hortense is more successful than her
Because she thinks Mr. Snagsby is spending too much money
Because she is worried about the legal troubles Mr. Snagsby might be facing
Because she suspects an affair between Mr. Snagsby and Mademoiselle Hortense
What happens after Mr. Snagsby leaves Mr. Tulkinghorn's apartment?
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Mrs. Snagsby barges in and asks if her husband was there
George sneaks into the office in a dark cloak
Mademoiselle Hortense barges into the apartment in an unpredictable mood
None of the above
What has Mr. Tulkinghorn concealed from Mademoiselle Hortense?
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The true reason she was brought to his room wearing Lady Dedlock’s dress
That he is planning to marry Lady Dedlock
That he intends to help her destroy Lady Dedlock eventually
The amount of money he owes her for her services
Why is Mr. Tulkinghorn confident in the tense interaction that takes place at the end of this chapter?
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He believes Mademoiselle Hortense is ultimately harmless
He feels protected by his social status
He thinks the law is on his side
He underestimates Mademoiselle Hortense's intelligence