Thursday, February 2, 2012

10 questions Great Expectations

What is Pip’s father’s family’s name and his Christian name? Pirrip/Philip Why is Pip named Pip? In other words, what does his name signify? It is short and insignificant, like how he is supposed to be What is the setting at the beginning of the novel? The churchyard Who does Pip meet in the churchyard? A convict What does the convict ask Pip to do? Get him a file What is Pip’s reaction when the soldiers are at the door? He thinks hes getting arrested Why did the convict cover for Pip by saying he stole the food? He didnt want pip to be corupt Why does Pip have to go to Miss Havisham’s? His sister sends him Why does Pip lie about his experience at Miss Havisham’s? He thinks she wont believe him What does Pip tell Miss Havisham in Chapter 12? That he is to going to be Joe's apprentice