David Copperfield

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Chapter 8 I am neglected 1. What did David do after the funeral? He left with Peggotty. 2. How did Mr. Peggotty and Ham receive David? They received him in a loving way. 3. Why didn't David and Emily go along the beach together anymore? Because Emily had school to go to and she was now more of a little woman. 4. How was David treated after his return? He was not beaten or starved but he was coldly neglected. 5. Who was Mr. Quinion? He was the manager of Murdstone and Grinby for wine. 6. What did Mr. Quinion offer David? He offered him work. Chapter 9 I begin life on my own and don't like it 7. What was David's job? He was to wash the empty bottles, put corks in and put labels on. 8. Describe Mr. Micawber. He was a fat, middle aged person. He had much hair on his head as an egg.

9. Where did David stay next? He stayed in Mr. Micawber's house. 10. What was Mr. Micawber's job? He was a sort of agent for a number of businesses 11. How was Mr. Micawber's life? He had a hard life. He made little or no money. He lived with his wife and children in a small house. He has no money to pay his debts. 12. How did David and Mr. Micawber become friends? They both had difficulties. David was not happy with his work and their unhappy situations brought them together. 13. Despite their bad conditions, Mr. and Mrs. Micawber were not desperate. Discuss. He always came to supper in tears saying he was looking forward to jail, but he always hoped that something would turn up. 14. What was Mr. Micawber's advice when he came to visit him in prison? He advised him to spend less than he earns so that he would be happy but if he spends more than he ears, he would have a miserable life like him. 15. Why didn't David have to worry about the Micawbers? Because Mr. Micawber and her children joined Mr. Micawber in prison. 16. What good news did David get? Mr. Micawber's life got better and soon he would be free. Chapter 10 I make a decision 17. What did Mr. Micawber decide to do after being free? He decided to leave London and go to Plymouth. 18. What was Mr. Micawber's advice to David before departure? Never to do tomorrow what you can do today. Procrastination is the thief of time. 19. What decision did David take? He decided to run away to go to his aunt, Miss Betsey. Chapter 11 I run away to my aunt

20. Where did David's aunt live? She lived in Dover. 21. What happened to David on the way? His money and everything he owned was stolen. 22. What did David do to get money? He sold his waistcoat. 23. Why did not David get into the school? Because he knew that Steerforth and the others were no longer there. 24. How was David after six days? He was helpless and depressed. He was hungry, thirsty and tired out. 25. Who did David meet at the shop? He met his aunt's maid who guided him to the house. 26. Why did David's aunt tell him to go away? Because she thought he was a beggar. 27. What did Betsey do? She ordered for David to have a bath then she wrote a letter to Mr. Murdstone telling him about their arrival. Chapter 12 I make another beginning 28. How did Betsey plan for David's future? She sent him to a school in Canterbury. She arranged for him to be a lawyer at Mr. Wickfield's house. 29. Describe the person who opened the door. He was Uriah Heep. He had a red hair. He was very thin and he was dressed all in black. 30. Why was David happy? Because he had a wonderful old staircase. The living room was shady with a piano and bookcase. 31. Who was Agnes? She was Mr. Wickfield's daughter. She had a calm, sweet expression on her face.

32. What advice did Betsey give to David? She advised him to do well in his new life, not to be mean, not to be false and not to be cruel. Chapter 13 I start school, visit a humble home, and someone turns

up 33. Who was David's new master? Mr. Strong. 34. What did Mr. Wickfield offer David? He offered him to stay in the house with them. 35. What was Uriah doing in the office? He was reading a book to improve his legal knowledge. 36. What did David notice during talking with Uriah? He noticed that Uriah often pressed his hands together as if trying to dry them. 37. What was Uriah's opinion about his life? He thought he was the humblest person. His parents were humble too. 38. Why did Uriah refused the idea of being a partner with Mr. Wickfield? Because he was too humble to do that. 39. What did Betsey do to observe David? She made surprise visits to check his work and manner. She found him working hard and behaving well. 40. Why was David uncomfortable? Because Mrs. Heep said so many words about being humble. 41. Who did David meet while he was with the Heeps? He met Mr. Micawber. 42. Why did the Micawbers leave Plymouth? Because her family couldn't get any work for Mr. Micawber. 43. What did the coal business need? How did that appeal to Mr. Micawber?

It needed talent and money. Mr. Micawber had the talent but he did not have the money. Chapter 14 I say goodbye to my childhood 44. How has life changed in Canterbury? David left his childhood and became a new person. Agnes became a young woman. 45. How did Agnes affect the others? She was like an angel. They trusted her advice which she gave with such calmness and good nature. 46. What was the change in Mr. Wickfield which Agnes and David noticed? His hands trembled, he did not speak clearly and his eyes looked wild when he was wanted on business by Uriah Heep. He became worse and worse and more tires and very thin. Chapter 15 I choose a profession 47. What profession did Betsey suggest? She suggested that David would be a lawyer. 48. Why would Betsey afford the large sum of money to let David become qualified in this profession? Because he had been a credit to her and a pride and a pleasure. She had nothing else important to do with her money. He was her adopted child. 49. Where did David go to learn about the law? His aunt took him to Spenlow and Jorkins. 50. Where did David lodge? He lodged in a room at the top of a house with a view over the r