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Chapter 56 Quiz
Test your knowledge of Chapter 57. Submit your answers to see your results and get feedback.
What does Esther do after hearing Lady Dedlock’s letter read by Mr. Bucket?
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She decides to confront Lady Dedlock immediately
She writes a letter in response to Lady Dedlock
She returns to her room to think about the letter
She dresses warmly and follows Mr. Bucket to a carriage
Why does Mr. Bucket examine bodies at the river?
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To find evidence against Lady Dedlock
To see if Lady Dedlock has drowned herself
To investigate a different case unrelated to Lady Dedlock
To intimidate Esther into providing more information
What method does Mr. Bucket use to gather information on Lady Dedlock's whereabouts?
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He interrogates people in the middle of the streets
He discreetly follows leads without interacting with anyone
He goes into each public house and talks with customers and owners
He sends Esther to ask questions while he waits in the carriage
Why does Mr. Bucket primarily serve the interests of wealthy individuals?
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Because working for wealthy people like Sir Leicester pays better
Because he personally dislikes people like Jo
Because he has a legal obligation to prioritize high-profile cases
None of the above
What does Mr. Skimpole's cooperation with Mr. Bucket reveal about his character?
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His willingness to help the police whenever possible
His desire to undermine Esther and Mr. Jarndyce
His extreme selfishness and disregard for Mr. Jarndyce's wishes
His lack of understanding regarding the concept of money
Why does Mr. Bucket reveal his interaction with Mr. Skimpole to Esther?
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To demonstrate the effectiveness of his investigative methods
To expose Mr. Skimpole's pretense of innocence and misunderstanding of money
To commend Mr. Skimpole for his assistance in the investigation
To confuse Esther regarding Mr. Skimpole's intentions
Why is Liz unable to speak freely to Esther about Lady Dedlock?
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Because she is unsure of Lady Dedlock's whereabouts
Because she doesn't trust Esther
Because she is afraid of Mr. Bucket
None of the above
What inference does Mr. Bucket make regarding Lady Dedlock's actions with the brickmakers?
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That Lady Dedlock intended to bribe the brickmakers for their silence
That Lady Dedlock was simply being generous to the brickmakers
That the brickmakers robbed Lady Dedlock and took her watch
That the brickmakers have done some kind of favor for Lady Dedlock
Why is it especially urgent that Mr. Bucket and Esther find Lady Dedlock?
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To save her from dying of exposure to the cold
Because she might have important information for Mr. Bucket
To prevent her from leaving the country
Because she is suspected of committing a crime
Why do Mr. Bucket and Esther decide to return to London?
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Because Mr. Bucket has a new lead suggesting they follow Jenny
Because Esther requested to go back home
Because they found Lady Dedlock in the countryside
Because they ran out of resources to continue the search.
