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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 48 - 52.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color silk gown is Bathsheba described as wearing while in Bath in Chapter 33?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Gold.
(d) Blue.

2. Who presided over the wedding of Bathsheba and Troy?
(a) Reverend J. Clarkson.
(b) Reverend M. Hammond.
(c) Reverend Sam Samson.
(d) Reverend G. Mincing.

3. By what farcical title does Sergeant Troy address Bathsheba in Chapter 26?
(a) "Queen of the Corn-market."
(b) "Lady of the Weatherbury Estate."
(c) "Duchess of the Grain."
(d) "Queen of the Paupers."

4. Who among the company at the tavern is described as being very shy and modest in Chapter 8?
(a) Joseph Poorgrass.
(b) Sam Samson.
(c) William Smallbury.
(d) Henery Fray.

5. Who is described in Chapter 41 as "the goddess whom Bathsheba instinctively adored"?
(a) Diana.
(b) Cassandra.
(c) Helen.
(d) Athena.

Short Answer Questions

1. What, according to the narrator in Chapter 18, "are to a farm what a fireplace is to a room"?

2. About how large is the farm that Gabriel has leased in Chapter 3?

3. What month is it when Mr. Boldwood finally calls on Bathsheba in Chapter 19?

4. What is the name of Mr. Boldwood's estate?

5. Who threatens to leave her job because of Bathsheba's abusive behavior in Chapter 30?

(see the answer key)

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