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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13 - 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Gabriel attend a hiring fair in the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Casterbridge.
(b) Canterbury.
(c) York.
(d) London.

2. What is Jacob's last name said to be in Chapter 8?
(a) Marble.
(b) Binion.
(c) Smallbury.
(d) Wellington.

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

4. Whom does Bathsheba admire while at the corn market in Chapter 12?
(a) William Smallbury.
(b) Mr. Boldwood.
(c) Sam Samson.
(d) Sergeant Troy.

5. On what date does Chapter 13 begin?
(a) February 13.
(b) October 14.
(c) July 24.
(d) June 3.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what country is Far from the Madding World set?

3. How many sheep has Gabriel Oak stocked his farm with in the past year, according to the narrator in Chapter 2?

4. What is the name of the church that Sergeant Troy arrives at to marry Fanny in Chapter 16?

5. What has the beautiful maid come to look for by Gabriel's hut in Chapter 3?

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