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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what type of grove does the Hermitage stand, as described in Chapter 12?
(a) A fir-tree grove.
(b) A hemlock-tree grove.
(c) A cedar grove.
(d) A willow-tree grove.

2. Who is Adam Bede's mother?
(a) Lisbeth.
(b) Emily.
(c) Beatrice.
(d) Eleanor.

3. At what time is the great dance set to begin at the party in Chapter 25?
(a) 9:00.
(b) 8:00.
(c) 6:00.
(d) 7:00.

4. Who is the Poysers' youngest daughter?
(a) Sara.
(b) Emily.
(c) Totty.
(d) Anna.

5. Who is the "whittaw" or saddler that entertains the men in the barn with the latest Treddleston gossip in Chapter 6?
(a) Will Maskery.
(b) Mr. Goby.
(c) Mr. Craig.
(d) Joshua Rann.

6. Whose night school does Adam describe having attended in Chapter 16?
(a) Lisbeth Bede's.
(b) Joshua Rann's.
(c) Bartle Massey's.
(d) Will Maskery's.

7. Where does Jonathan Burge live?
(a) Eagleton.
(b) Windsor.
(c) Hayslope.
(d) Stoniton.

8. How old is the elder Mr. Poyser said to be in Chapter 18?
(a) 75.
(b) 69.
(c) 91.
(d) 82.

9. With whom does Arthur have lunch in Chapter 12?
(a) Mr. Irwine.
(b) Will Maskery.
(c) Gawaine.
(d) Adam Bede.

10. Where does Arthur ride his horse to after learning he cannot take the other horse to go on a fishing trip in Chapter 12?
(a) Snowfield.
(b) Rosseter.
(c) Treddleston.
(d) Norburne.

11. Who is Arthur Dunnithorne's old stable-hand?
(a) Roger.
(b) James.
(c) Andrew.
(d) John.

12. What does Mr. Massey express a clear dislike for?
(a) Women.
(b) Cars.
(c) Horses.
(d) Reading.

13. What is Mrs. Poyser doing in the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Sweeping.
(b) Milking cows.
(c) Baking.
(d) Ironing.

14. Who is the dairy-maid at the Poyser home?
(a) Maria.
(b) Sara.
(c) Anna.
(d) Nancy.

15. How long ago does the narrator claim the events in this story took place in Chapter 17?
(a) 50 years ago.
(b) 20 years ago.
(c) 30 years ago.
(d) 60 years ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Adam's brother say he has got his hat and things waiting for him as he leaves the shop in Chapter 1?

2. Where has Mr. Poyser gone in Chapter 7?

3. What is the title of Chapter 16?

4. Who has Mr. Poyser gone to see about the wool in Chapter 7?

5. Where does Arthur Donnithorne intend to go fishing for a week in the beginning of Chapter 12?

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