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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 53 - 57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who tells William Smallbury about Troy having been seen in Chapter 53?
(a) Jan Coggan.
(b) Cainy Ball.
(c) Mr. Boldwood.
(d) Sam Samway.

2. In the conclusion of Chapter 24, the narrator says, "It was a fatal omission of Boldwood's that he had never once told [Bathsheba]" what?
(a) "She was beautiful."
(b) "He wanted to marry her."
(c) "He was married."
(d) "He loved her."

3. What does the word "folly" from the narrative mean?
(a) A flute-player.
(b) A dance captain.
(c) A pretty woman.
(d) A foolish action.

4. Who is the author of The Pilgrim's Progress?
(a) Walt Whitman.
(b) John Bunyan.
(c) Henry James.
(d) Jimmy Harris.

5. What is the title of Chapter 3?
(a) "Recognition - A Timid Girl."
(b) "Troubles in the Fold - A Message."
(c) "A Girl on Horseback - Conversation."
(d) "Mistress and Men."

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Troy lost a good deal of Bathsheba's money in Chapter 39?

2. How old was Fanny when she died, according to her tombstone?

3. From whom does Gabriel receive a letter in Chapter 15?

4. Where does Bathsheba go to visit her aunt for two months in Chapter 49?

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

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