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Far from the Madding Crowd Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country is Far from the Madding World set?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) England.
(d) The United States.

2. For whom does Bathsheba tell Liddy she bought a Valentine in Chapter 13?
(a) Gabriel Oak.
(b) Sam Samson.
(c) Teddy Coggan.
(d) Sergeant Troy.

3. What is the title of Chapter 30?
(a) "Hot Cheeks and Tearful Eyes."
(b) "A Girl on Horseback - Conversation."
(c) "Recognition - A Timid Girl."
(d) "Mistress and Men."

4. Why does Bathsheba fire Gabriel in Chapter 20?
(a) For killing a sheep.
(b) For criticizing her conduct.
(c) For arriving at work drunk.
(d) For lighting the barn on fire.

5. What is the title of Chapter 10?
(a) "Hot Cheeks and Tearful Eyes."
(b) "Recognition - A Timid Girl."
(c) "Adventures by the Shore."
(d) "Mistress and Men."

Short Answer Questions

1. How is "the eve of St. Thomas's" defined in Chapter 2?

2. Gabriel tells Bathsheba in Chapter 29, "what is mirth to the neighbors is ruin to" what?

3. How much money does Bathsheba give to Joseph Poorgrass in addition to his pay as a gift when she begins managing the farm in Chapter 10?

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

5. Where does Gabriel learn Bathsheba has gone after leaving her aunt's home in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Bathsheba leave Norcombe in Chapter 5? Where does she go?

2. What is Gabriel Oak’s social station and class when his character is first introduced? What is Gabriel’s occupation?

3. What are Gabriel Oak’s first impressions of Bathsheba Everdene? Where does he first see Bathsheba?

4. What sexual innuendos can be seen in Chapter 28?

5. How does Bathsheba respond to Mr. Boldwood’s marriage proposal in Chapter 19?

6. What tragedy befalls Gabriel Oak in Chapter 5? What are Gabriel’s circumstances after the tragedy?

7. Why does Bathsheba send a Valentine’s Day card to Mr. Boldwood in Chapter 13? What does the card say?

8. Why does Bathsheba fire Gabriel Oak from his position on the farm in Chapter 20?

9. Who sends Gabriel a letter in Chapter 15? What is revealed in the letter?

10. To whom does Bathsheba write a letter in Chapter 30? What is revealed in the letter?

(see the answer keys)

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