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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. Who serves as a character witness to defend Hetty's character in her community in the trial in Chapter 43?

2. What word from Chapter 33 means having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment?

3. When does the narrative begin in Chapter 49?

4. How much money does the innkeeper offer to advance her with her jewels as collateral in Chapter 37?

5. What is the title of Chapter 43?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Hetty's fate in the end of the novel? How does this come about?

3. How is the conflict between Adam and Arthur resolved in Chapter 28?

4. Why does Mr. Massey go to Stoniton in Chapter 40?

5. What is written in Arthur's letter in Chapter 31? How does Hetty respond to the letter?

6. How does Hetty obtain money in Windsor in Chapter 37?

7. How is Adam's dance with Hetty described in Chapter 26?

8. What happens when Dinah goes to the prison in Chapter 45?

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

10. What does Hetty request of Mr. Poyser in Chapter 31? Why? How does he respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss Hetty's trial and sentencing in Adam Bede. With what is Hetty charged? What verdict does the jury deliver? What is her sentence? How does this change?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Arthur Donnithorne in Adam Bede. What is this character's role in his community? How is he regarded by others? What are his primary motivations in the story? How does this character connect to the plot?

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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