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19th-century novel: Great Expectations
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What is the name of the girl Pip loves?

  1. Biddy
  2. Clara
  3. Molly
  4. Estella
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✓ Answer: D — Estella
Award 1 mark. Estella is Miss Havisham's adopted daughter. Biddy is Pip's friend in the village, Clara marries Herbert, and Molly is Jaggers's housekeeper.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

What nickname does Herbert Pocket give Pip?

  1. Pirrip
  2. Handel
  3. Old Chap
  4. Wittles
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✓ Answer: B — Handel
Award 1 mark. Herbert finds "Philip" too formal and names him after the composer of "The Harmonious Blacksmith". Pirrip is his surname, "old chap" is Joe's phrase, and "wittles" is Magwitch's word for food.
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