1 In what season does the novel begin? Spring Winter Autumn Summer 2 How old is Lizzie at the start of the novel? About Sixteen About Nineteen About Tweny-Five About Twelve 3 What does Gaffer Hexam say the man in the other boat was accused of? Murder Theft Sexual assault Forgery 4 What notable export is associated with the place John Harmon was living? Precious gems Pineapples Ermine fur Cape wine 5 Why does old Mr. Harmon become estranged from his daughter? She wants to get an education and he does not want her to. She wants to convert to Catholicism. She wants to use the family fortune to help the poor. She does not want to marry the man he has chosen for her. 6 What unusual condition did old Mr. Harmon stipulate in his will? That his son can only claim his inheritance if he never returns to England That his son must solve a riddle before receiving his inheritance That his son must marry the woman of his choice in order to claim his inheritance That his son must marry and have a daughter in order to receive his inheritance 7 What does Mortimer seem to be surprised by in Charley Hexam? That the boy is extremely physically strong That the boy is receiving an education That the boy speaks very respectfully about his mother and sister That the boy is very observant and a good judge of character 8 What name does the strange man who joins them to see the body leave at the police station? John Rokesmith Julius Handford John Harmon Jacob Hexam 9 What is the name of the pub Gaffer Hexam frequents? Seven Jumping Fools Six Jolly Fellowship Porters Six Green Frogs Seven Fleeced Sheep 10 What is the reward offered for information regarding the Harmon murder? One thousand pounds Shares in the Harmon company Ten pounds One hundred pounds 11 What is the first name of Mr. Wilfer? Reginald Robert Richard Randolph 12 What is Mr. Wilfer's profession? Fisherman Lawyer Dustman Clerk 13 What is Bella's position in the family? She is the middle daughter. She is the youngest daughter. She is the eldest daughter. She is an only child. 14 What typical part of a rental agreement does Rokesmith decline? Insurance References A credit check A deposit 15 What notable feature does Silas Wegg possess? A thick beard Pale delicate hands A wooden leg A glass eye 16 What does Boffin hire Wegg to do? Play music for him Read to him Teach him etiquette and manners Introduce him to suitable brides 17 What is the name of the woman who manages the pub frequented by Riderhood and Hexam? Patty Robertson Polly Abbotson Amy Paulson Abbey Potterson 18 What angry gesture does Hexam make that upsets his daughter? He makes a stabbing gesture with a knife. He sets a piece of paper on fire. He punches a wall. He throws a brick into the river. 19 What do Mr. and Mrs. Boffin decide to offer to Bella? Some jewels and dresses Help finding a new husband A job as a governess The chance to live with them 20 Where do Mr. and Mrs. Lammle go for their honeymoon? Paris Boston The Lake District The Isle of Wight 21 What position does Rokesmith offer to take on in the Boffin household? Clerk Secretary Accountant Bailiff 22 What is the name of the orphan boy the Boffins decide to adopt? Bradley Charley Timmy Johnny 23 What is the name of the schoolmistress who works alongside Bradley Headstone? Miss Peecher Miss Tippins Miss Wren Miss Hexam 24 What is Jenny Wren's true name? Betty Higgins Julie Waters Fanny Cleaver Mary Malloy 25 What political goal does Veneering become interested in? Becoming a diplomat Becoming a member of Parliament Becoming Prime Minister Campaigning for female suffrage