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On which day of the week did Pip receive Wemmick's letter regarding the escape?
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Monday morning
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What was Wemmick's specific instruction to Pip regarding the letter he sent?
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Burn the letter as soon as it was read.
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Which day did Wemmick suggest for the escape attempt to take place?
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Wednesday
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Why was Startop recruited to help Herbert row the boat?
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Pip was disabled by an accident and unable to row.
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What quality made Startop a suitable choice for the escape plan?
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He would help without trying to probe into the matter.
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What was the planned destination for the steamer Provis intended to board?
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Hamburg
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Where did the group plan to spend the night before hailing the steamer?
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In a solitary public house along the river bank.
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From which location did Pip, Herbert, and Startop initially set off by boat?
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The foot of the Temple stairs
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Which location served as the pick-up point for Provis during the journey?
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Mill Pond Stairs
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How was Provis dressed to resemble a river pilot during the escape?
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He wore a boat-cloak and carried a black canvas bag.
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According to the narrator, what was Provis's philosophy regarding meeting danger?
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He had no notion of meeting danger halfway and only confronted it when it arrived.
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At what time was the Hamburg steamer expected to pass the group on Thursday?
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One o'clock
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Describe the vessel that intercepted Pip's boat as the steamer approached.
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A four-oared galley steered by an officer.
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What did the officer command Provis to do upon hailing the boat?
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He called upon Provis to surrender as a returned convict.
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Who was the 'shrinking sitter' wrapped in a cloak on the police galley?
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Compeyson, the 'other convict' from Pip's past.
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What action by Magwitch led to the capsizing of Pip's boat?
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The sudden wrenching of Magwitch out of the boat as he leaned to identify Compeyson.
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What was the immediate fate of Compeyson after he and Magwitch went overboard?
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He was lost in the water, and the search for him was eventually deemed hopeless.
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What physical state was Magwitch in when he was finally taken on board the galley?
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He was swimming with difficulty and was instantly manacled at the wrists and ankles.
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List the two primary physical injuries Magwitch sustained during the struggle.
Answer
A severe injury in the chest and a deep cut in the head.
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Why was Magwitch only able to speak in a whisper after his capture?
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The injury to his chest made his breathing extremely painful.
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Which specific item did the officer take charge of that had previously been in Pip's hands?
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Magwitch's pocketbook
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How did Pip's feelings toward Magwitch change after the capture?
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His repugnance melted away, and he saw Magwitch only as a benefactor.
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How did Pip contrast Magwitch's character with his own treatment of Joe?
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He saw Magwitch as a better man—more affectionate, grateful, and generous.
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What promise did Pip make to Magwitch regarding their future relationship?
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He promised never to stir from Magwitch's side whenever he was allowed to be near.
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Why did Magwitch suggest that Pip should only visit him as if by chance with Wemmick?
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He believed it was best for Pip, as a gentleman, not to be known as 'belonging' to him.
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Where did Magwitch ask Pip to sit during the legal proceedings?
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In a place in the Court where Magwitch could see him.
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What was the weather like on the Wednesday morning of the escape attempt?
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It was a cold March morning without sunshine.
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What was Pip's primary concern as he set out on the Wednesday morning?
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His mind was wholly set on ensuring Provis' safety.
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The term 'manacled' used in the text is defined as being _____.
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Chained
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The term 'repugnance' used to describe Pip's former feelings means _____.
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Disgust