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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. Who is Bill's cousin that reads well, according to the narrator in Chapter 21?
(a) Tom Hazelow.
(b) Jonathan Burge.
(c) Will Maskery.
(d) Joshua Rann.

2. When does Dinah say her aunt that raised her died in Chapter 8?
(a) 4 years ago.
(b) 7 years ago.
(c) 9 years ago.
(d) 2 years ago.

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

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

5. Who has Mr. Poyser gone to see about the wool in Chapter 7?
(a) Will Maskery.
(b) Joshua Rann.
(c) Mr. West.
(d) Mr. Craig.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gives a sermon before the crowd in Chapter 2?

2. On what day does the story open in Chapter 1?

3. What is referred to as the sublimest of races at the party in Chapter 25?

4. With whom does Adam go to the upstairs dining room for dinner in Chapter 23?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. From what narrative perspective is the story related? In what tense is the story told?

2. What is the setting of Chapter 6? What is taking place as the chapter opens?

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

4. What happens in the encounter between Hetty and Arthur in Chapter 13?

5. How is Seth Bede compared to his brother Adam in the opening in Chapter 1?

6. What is happening at Bartle Massey's home when Adam arrives in Chapter 21?

7. What event takes place in Chapter 18? Where does the event occur?

8. How is Adam Bede described in the opening in Chapter 1?

9. How does Chapter 17 diverge from other chapters in the novel?

10. Why does Arthur go to see Mr. Irwine in Chapter 16? Does he achieve his mission?

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