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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what time do most of Adam's coworkers stop working for the day in Chapter 1?
(a) 7:00.
(b) 4:00.
(c) 6:00.
(d) 5:00.

3. What is referred to as the sublimest of races at the party in Chapter 25?
(a) The duck race.
(b) The turtle race.
(c) The donkey race.
(d) The sack race.

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

5. Who is the Treddleston grocer?
(a) Mr. Gedge.
(b) Mr. Ryde.
(c) Mr. Dingall.
(d) Mr. Casson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Mrs. Poyser described as in Chapter 6?

2. Who is Mr. Irwine's sister that is described as an invalid?

3. Who is the Poysers' youngest daughter?

4. Who is described as the landlord of the Royal Oak in Chapter 17?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What games are described at the party in Chapter 25?

2. How is Mrs. Poyser's character described when she is introduced in Chapter 6?

3. How are Adam Bede and Arthur Donnithorne different?

4. How are Hetty and Dinah compared physically?

5. What is the setting that is established in Chapter 1?

6. What exchange takes place between Hetty and Arthur in Chapter 7?

7. Who is Mr. Irvine and what is his position within the community of the main characters?

8. What are Arthur Donnithorne's intentions when he awakens in Chapter 12? Why do those plans change?

9. Why is Adam asked to dine upstairs at the party in Chapter 23?

10. Who comes to visit the home of the Poysers in Chapter 6? Why?

(see the answer keys)

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