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David Copperfield

Chapter 52: I Assist at an Explosion

by Charles Dickens

Uriah Heep's dealings come to light.

The Jungle

Chapter 17

by Upton Sinclair

Jurgis is sentenced to thirty days in jail. Stanislova visits Jurgis in jail.

The Jungle

Chapter 16

by Upton Sinclair

Jurgis is charged with assault and battery, and spends Christmas Eve in jail.

Gulliver's Travels

Part Two: A Voyage to Brobdingnag: Chapter 5

by Jonathan Swift

Several adventurers that happened to the author. The execution of a criminal. The author shows his skill in navigation.

The Marble Faun

Chapter XXXVIII: “Altars and Incense”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Hilda makes a pilgrimage and ponders Catholicism.

David Copperfield

Chapter 35: My Depression

by Charles Dickens

David admits his feelings for Dora to Miss Betsey, who reacts unexpectedly to the news. David attempts to recoup some money for Miss Betsey. Agnes informs David of her own family's situation.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 3: The Catalans

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

Dantes visits Mercedes in village of the Catalans. While Mercedes waits for Dantes, Fernand tries to convince Mercedes to marry him instead. Upon the arrival of Dantes, Fernand runs away and is stopped by Danglars and Caderousse.

Anne of Green Gables

Chapter 33: The Hotel Concert

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Anne overcomes her stage fright to give a recital at a local upscale hotel.

The Scarlet Letter

Chapter 3: “The Recognition”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

In the crowd that surrounds the scaffold, Hester suddenly spots her husband, who sent her to America but never fulfilled his promise to follow her. Chillingworth makes inquiries and Hester is preached to.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood

Chapter 4: Mr. Sapsea

by Charles Dickens

Mr. Sapsea asks for Jaspers "opinion as a man of taste".

Little Women

Part 1, Chapter 8: Jo meets Apollyon

by Louisa May Alcott

Jo's refusal to invite Amy has unintended consequences. A near tragedy brings the sisters back together.

The Jungle

Chapter 18

by Upton Sinclair

Jurgis returns to his house after he is released from prison, only to find that someone else has bought it. Jurgis finds the family at the Widow Jukniene's house. Ona goes into labor early and the family cannot afford a midwife.

Little Women

Part 1, Chapter 21: Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace

by Louisa May Alcott

Laurie's prank on Meg angers the girls. Jo talks to Mr. Laurence in order to restore peace.

Babbitt

Chapter 2

by Sinclair Lewis

The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.

David Copperfield

Chapter 16: I Am a New Boy in More Senses Than One

by Charles Dickens

David finally meets the headmaster, and continues to make new friends at Canterbury. Jack Maldon's departure leaves Annie very emotional.

Vanity Fair

Chapter 40: In Which Becky Is Recognized by the Family

by William Makepeace Thackeray

Pitt sends an invitation to family. Rebecca continues to make grand plans.

The Jungle

Chapter 5

by Upton Sinclair

The expense of owning the house begins to absorb all of the family's money, while Jurgis is approached by union personnel. Both Antanas and Marija find jobs, however the circumstances surrounding each job are questionable.

Little Women

Part 1, Chapter 1: Playing Pilgrims

by Louisa May Alcott

With their father away at war, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy make plans for Christmas. A letter from their father arrives.

Little Women

Part 2, Chapter 31: Our Foreign Correspondent

by Louisa May Alcott

While in Europe Amy runs into Fred Vaughn, an old acquaintance from Camp Laurence. Amy continues to write letters to her mother and sisters.

Gulliver's Travels

Part Two: A Voyage to Brobdingnag: Chapter 3

by Jonathan Swift

The author sent for to court. The queen buys him of his master the farmer, and presents him to the king. He disputes with his majesty’s great scholars. An apartment at court provided for the author. He is in high favour with the queen. He stands up for the honour of his own country. His quarrels with the queen’s dwarf.

Deductive Logic

Exercises Part 3

by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.

Moby Dick

Chapter 134: The Chase--Second Day

by Herman Melville

Ahab comes at Moby Dick head on. Crew members are lost when things do not go as planned.

Vanity Fair

Chapter 17: How Captain Dobbin Bought a Piano

by William Makepeace Thackeray

Dobbin makes a purchase for Amelia.

David Copperfield

Chapter 22: Some Old Scenes, and Some New People

by Charles Dickens

David makes new friends and sees some old acquaintances.

David Copperfield

Chapter 48: Domestic

by Charles Dickens

David's hopes for domestic bliss are not fulfilled.