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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of paintings does the narrator claim to love which many lofty-minded people despise in Chapter 17?

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

3. Where does Arthur ride his horse to after learning he cannot take the other horse to go on a fishing trip in Chapter 12?

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

5. What payment did Adam ask Miss Liddy for the screen that he made her, upsetting the old squire?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How are Adam Bede and Arthur Donnithorne different?

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

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

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

8. What Christian denomination is central in the novel? Why?

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

10. What does carpentry symbolize in the novel?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss three examples of symbolism in Adam Bede. What does this symbol represent? What themes are associated with the symbol? How does this symbol relate to the characters and settings in the story?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the characters within the Poyser family. What is the relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Poyser like? How are they related to Hetty and Dinah? What are the central motivations and concerns of Mr. and Mrs. Poyser?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Bartle Massey in Adam Bede. How does Mr. Massey know Adam? What is the nature of their relationship? Is Mr. Massey a protagonist or antagonist in the story? Why?

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