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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the church that Fanny mistakenly goes to for her wedding in Chapter 16?

2. What is Jacob's last name said to be in Chapter 8?

3. What gift does Sergeant Troy attempt to give to Bathsheba when he woos her in Chapter 26?

4. Who threatens to leave her job because of Bathsheba's abusive behavior in Chapter 30?

5. Why does Bathsheba say the bailiff has been dismissed in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Whom does Gabriel encounter as he makes his way into Weatherbury in Chapter 7? What does this encounter foreshadow?

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

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

4. What reaction does Mr. Boldwood have to the Valentine’s Day card he’s received in Chapter 14?

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

6. What information does Gabriel glean of Fanny Robin at Warren’s Malthouse in Chapter 8?

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 leave Norcombe in Chapter 5? Where does she go?

9. What is “Warren’s Malthouse”? Whom does Gabriel meet here in Chapter 8?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the consequences of Bathsheba sending a Valentine's Day card to Mr. Boldwood in the narrative. How does Mr. Boldwood respond to the forward token of affection? What actions does he take? Does Bathsheba regret sending the card? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the central conflicts in Far from the Madding Crowd. What are the internal, external, and relational conflicts faced by Bathsheba in the narrative? What conflicts occur between Boldwood and Troy? What conflicts does Gabriel Oak struggle with? How are the major conflicts resolved?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the farm workers at Miss Everdene's estate in Weatherbury. How many servants work within and without the home? What are their positions? How does Gabriel feel about each of these characters?

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