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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 is the title of Chapter 43?

2. Where does Arthur ask Adam to walk him after he revives in Chapter 28?

3. Who arrives to see Hetty at prison in the beginning of Chapter 45?

4. Who is grinning at Mr. Dunninthorne as he rides away from the Poysers' home on his pony in Chapter 32?

5. Where is "Bony" said to have come back from in Chapter 33?

Short Essay Questions

1. How long does it take Hetty to reach her destination in Chapter 36? What does she learn once she arrives?

2. How have Adam's circumstances changed in Chapter 33?

3. Why does Adam angrily confront Arthur in Chapter 27?

4. What happens as Adam prepares to dance with Hetty in Chapter 26?

5. What is "deus ex machina" and how does it factor into Adam Bede?

6. Why does Adam go to Hall Farm in Chapter 30? What does he do there?

7. What is Hetty's plan as she sets out from Windsor in Chapter 37?

8. How does Mrs. Poyser respond to the Old Squire Donnithorne's suggestions in Chapter 32?

9. Why does the Old Squire Donnithorne visit the Poyser home in Chapter 32?

10. What action does Arthur commit to in Chapter 29?

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

Discuss the style of dialogue in Adam Bede. With what dialect do the characters speak? How does the author use dialogue to delineate the different classes of the characters? How does the dialogue of the characters reflect upon their intelligence and morals?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of hard work and integrity in Adam Bede. What character(s) embody these traits? How do they demonstrate these traits? What are the author's statements regarding hard work and integrity?

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