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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the master-shearer when sheep-shearing begins in Chapter 22?
(a) Joseph Poorgrass.
(b) Sam Samson.
(c) Teddy Coggan.
(d) Jan Coggan.

2. What color is Bathsheba's hair described as in the novel?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Red.
(c) Black.
(d) Brunette.

3. Where is Gabriel staying when Bathsheba sends for him to save her sheep in Chapter 21?
(a) Warren's Inn.
(b) The King's Inn.
(c) Nest Cottage.
(d) Mrs. Beale's Boarding House.

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

5. When does Sergeant Troy tell Bathsheba he will be sent back "to the miserable monotony of drill" in Chapter 26?
(a) In a month.
(b) In a week.
(c) In a fortnight.
(d) In three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tormented figure from Greek mythology is alluded to by the author in Chapter 20?

2. What does Bathsheba discover when she opens Fanny's coffin in Chapter 43?

3. What is the title of Chapter 47?

4. Greenhill is described as being like what busy Russian city in South Wessex in Chapter 50?

5. Whom does Gabriel allow to read the letter he's received in Chapter 15?

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