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Whose death made it necessary to bring an officer from the prison-ship to identify Magwitch?
Answer
Compeyson.
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How long did Mr Jaggers predict the police court case would last once the witness arrived?
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Five minutes.
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How many days did it take for the witness from the prison-ship to arrive at the police court?
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Three days.
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How long after the police court appearance was Magwitch's trial at the sessions scheduled to occur?
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One month.
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To which region was Herbert pocket leaving to take charge of a business-house?
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The East.
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What specific job did Herbert offer Pip at the new business-house?
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A clerkship.
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What future professional advancement did Herbert suggest might follow Pip's clerkship?
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A partnership.
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How much time did Pip request before giving Herbert a definite reply about the job offer?
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Two or three months.
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What specific physical injuries did Magwitch suffer while in prison?
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Two broken ribs and a wounded lung.
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In the context of the text, what is the definition of an 'infirmary'?
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A room used for sick people.
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Why was Magwitch permitted to sit in a chair during his trial?
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He was very ill and weak.
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What positive evidence was presented in Magwitch's favour during the trial?
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He had taken to industrious habits and thriven lawfully.
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Despite his industrious habits, what was the legal fact that ensured Magwitch's conviction?
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He had been transported and had returned to England.
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What was the official sentence handed down to Magwitch by the judge?
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Death.
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How did Magwitch characterise the sentence he had already received before the judge spoke?
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He stated he had received a sentence of death from the Almighty.
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In the context of the text, what is a 'dock'?
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An enclosure in a criminal court for the prisoner.
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Why did Pip ask to be searched before sitting by Magwitch's bedside?
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He was suspected of carrying poison to the prisoner.
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What did Magwitch say was 'best of all' regarding Pip's conduct during his illness?
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Pip had been more comfortable with him during his 'dark cloud' than when the sun shone.
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What did Pip reveal to Magwitch regarding the child Magwitch had 'loved and lost'?
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The child lived and had found powerful friends.
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How did Pip describe the current appearance and social standing of Magwitch's daughter?
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She was a lady and very beautiful.
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What personal confession did Pip make to Magwitch regarding Magwitch's daughter?
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Pip told Magwitch that he loved her.
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What was Magwitch's final physical gesture toward Pip before he died?
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He raised Pip's hand to his lips.
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How did the prison governor show kindness to Pip during Magwitch's final moments?
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He allowed Pip to stay past the allotted time and speak to the prisoner alone.
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In the context of the text, what is the definition of 'sessions'?
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The sitting of a law court.
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The prisoner Magwitch told Pip, 'You have never ____ me, dear boy.'
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deserted.
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Where did Pip wait every day to ensure he did not lose a moment of his visiting time?
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At the prison gate.
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What change did Pip observe in Magwitch's face during his daily visits to the infirmary?
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There was never any change for the better as Magwitch wasted away.