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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mr. Irwine's godson that visits him in Chapter 5?
(a) Jonathan Burge.
(b) Adam Bede.
(c) Will Maskery.
(d) Arthur Donnithorne.

2. Who pays a visit to Mr. Irwine in Chapter 5?
(a) Jonathan Burge.
(b) Will Maskery.
(c) Joshua Rann.
(d) Lisbeth Bede.

3. What has happened to Adam's father in Chapter 4?
(a) He has been shot.
(b) He has fallen into the water.
(c) He has been in a carriage accident.
(d) He has been imprisoned.

4. What does Adam's brother erroneously believe he has finished creating, only to discover it is incomplete in Chapter 1?
(a) A chair.
(b) A watch.
(c) A mirror.
(d) A door.

5. Who is Adam Bede's father?
(a) James.
(b) Seth.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Thias.

6. On what day does the story open in Chapter 1?
(a) July 12, 1789.
(b) January 2, 1818.
(c) June 18, 1799.
(d) May 1, 1800.

7. How much older than Seth does Adam's mother say Dinah is in Chapter 14?
(a) 6 years older.
(b) 4 years older.
(c) 1 year older.
(d) 2 years older.

8. What is the name of Bartle Massey's dog?
(a) Mitsie.
(b) Lara.
(c) Anna.
(d) Vixen.

9. When does Dinah say she is returning to Snowfield in Chapter 11?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Thursday.

10. Who is the landlord of the Donnithorne Arms?
(a) Mr. Casson.
(b) Mr. Dingall.
(c) Mr. Ryde.
(d) Mr. Gedge.

11. What is Hetty making in Chapter 6?
(a) Cottage cheese.
(b) Butter.
(c) Cream cheese.
(d) Biscuits.

12. Who is the gardener at the Chase that Hetty knows to be in love with her in Chapter 9?
(a) Mr. Williams.
(b) Will Maskery.
(c) Joshua Rann.
(d) Mr. Craig.

13. How long does Mr. Irwine say it's been since Arthur has come to breakfast with him when he arrives in Chapter 16?
(a) 2 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 3 years.

14. What is Bill's profession said to be in Chapter 21?
(a) He is a cotton mill worker.
(b) He is a stone-sawyer.
(c) He is a baker.
(d) He is a carpenter.

15. What payment did Adam ask Miss Liddy for the screen that he made her, upsetting the old squire?
(a) Two pounds thirteen.
(b) Two shillings.
(c) One pound thirteen.
(d) Three guineas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Adam working to complete in Chapter 4?

2. How old is Bill described as in Chapter 21?

3. Where is the preacher said to come to the village from in Chapter 2?

4. Who is Mr. Irwine's butler?

5. When does Mrs. Poyser tell Hetty church begins in the beginning of Chapter 18?

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