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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where is the preacher said to come to the village from in Chapter 2?
(a) Stonyshire.
(b) Treddleston.
(c) Windsor.
(d) Eagleton.

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

5. Who is Sandy Jim's wife?
(a) Bess.
(b) Dinah.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Hetty.

6. At what time does Hetty leave her mentor's to return home in Chapter 13?
(a) 7:45.
(b) 8:15.
(c) 9:00.
(d) 7:00.

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

8. Where did Arthur attend college?
(a) Cambridge University.
(b) University of Wales.
(c) Oxford University.
(d) Exeter University.

9. Who replaced Mr. Irwine as rector after his death, according to the narrator in Chapter 17?
(a) Mr. Gedge.
(b) Mr. Ryde.
(c) Mr. Casson.
(d) Mr. Dingall.

10. Who observes Adam as he watches Hetty at the dinner in Chapter 23?
(a) Joshua Rann.
(b) Will Maskery.
(c) Tom Hazelow.
(d) Mary Burge.

11. When does Adam say his father's funeral will be in Chapter 16?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Tuesday.

12. 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. Craig.
(c) Joshua Rann.
(d) Mr. Goby.

13. How old was Adam when he gave Arthur a ruler as a gift?
(a) 7.
(b) 16.
(c) 11.
(d) 9.

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

15. When does Mrs. Poyser tell Hetty church begins in the beginning of Chapter 18?
(a) 2:00.
(b) 4:00.
(c) 5:00.
(d) 1:00.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Arthur decided to go the first thing after breakfast tomorrow in the end of Chapter 13?

2. When does Arthur Dunnithorne invite the Poyser's to his home for a dance in Chapter 7?

3. With whom does Arthur have lunch in Chapter 12?

4. Who is Adam Bede's mother?

5. At what time does the narrator describe Dinah getting out of bed in the opening of Chapter 11?

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