Share Speaking - Great Expectations - Book 17 set 1
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Why did Pip and Herbert look forward to Pip’s twenty-first birthday?
They hoped Mr. Jaggers would reveal more about Pip’s fortune.
What question did Mr. Jaggers ask Pip about his spending?
How much he spent per month.
What did Mr. Jaggers give Pip as a birthday present?
A banknote for five hundred pounds.
How was Pip supposed to use the money from Mr. Jaggers?
To live on it annually until his benefactor appeared.
What did Mr. Jaggers remind Pip about his benefactor’s appearance?
That it might be years before the benefactor revealed themselves.
What idea came into Pip’s mind after receiving the banknote?
To help a friend financially.
What advice did Wemmick give Pip about giving money to friends?
He discouraged it, saying it would be like throwing money into the Thames.
What loophole did Pip find in Wemmick’s advice?
Wemmick had a different opinion at home compared to in the office.
What was unique about Wemmick’s house?
It was shaped like a castle with a drawbridge and other quirky features.
How did Wemmick signal his arrival home?
By using a flap marked “John” near the chimney.
