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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. To whom does Bathsheba write a letter in Chapter 30?
(a) Gabriel Oak.
(b) Teddy Coggan.
(c) Mr. Boldwood.
(d) Joseph Poorgrass.

2. Who threatens to leave her job because of Bathsheba's abusive behavior in Chapter 30?
(a) Liddy.
(b) Maryann.
(c) Fanny.
(d) Sarah.

3. What is the name of Bathsheba's aunt that she lives with in Chapter 4?
(a) Mrs. Smith.
(b) Mrs. Hurst.
(c) Mrs. Wesson.
(d) Mrs. James.

4. What month is it when Mr. Boldwood finally calls on Bathsheba in Chapter 19?
(a) July.
(b) May.
(c) March.
(d) September.

5. How many sheep has Gabriel Oak stocked his farm with in the past year, according to the narrator in Chapter 2?
(a) 300.
(b) 200.
(c) 50.
(d) 150.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Chapter 30?

2. What had Gabriel worked as before leasing a farm and stocking it with sheep?

3. Where does Gabriel go to seek lodging in the village after putting out the fire in Chapter 7?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Boldwood derive the anonymous sender of the Valentine in Chapter 15?

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

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

4. How would you describe the narrative style of the novel? From whose perspective is the story related?

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

6. What activity is Bathsheba involved in when Mr. Boldwood first comes to court her in Chapter 19? Where do they speak?

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

8. What promise does Sergeant Troy elicit from Bathsheba in Chapter 27? How?

9. Why has Bathsheba fired her bailiff in Chapter 10? Why is this a significant act?

10. What is Henery Fray’s opinion on Bathsheba’s courtship by Mr. Boldwood in Chapter 22?

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