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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. Who wrote Robinson Crusoe?
2. In what country is Far from the Madding World set?
3. Who among the company at the tavern is described as being very shy and modest in Chapter 8?
4. About how large is the farm that Gabriel has leased in Chapter 3?
5. What words are imprinted on the seal of the Valentine that Bathsheba sends to Mr. Boldwood in Chapter 13?
Short Essay Questions
1. What tragedy befalls Gabriel Oak in Chapter 5? What are Gabriel’s circumstances after the tragedy?
2. Where does Bathsheba first meet Sergeant Troy in Chapter 24? What are her impressions of him?
3. Who comes to inquire about word of Fanny Robin at the Everdene Farm in Chapter 9? What is related of this character?
4. What incident prevents the wedding of Fanny and Troy in Chapter 16?
5. What activity is Bathsheba involved in when Mr. Boldwood first comes to court her in Chapter 19? Where do they speak?
6. Where is Fanny Robin when her character appears in Chapter 11? What is she doing?
7. How does Bathsheba respond to Mr. Boldwood’s marriage proposal in Chapter 19?
8. Why does Bathsheba leave Norcombe in Chapter 5? Where does she go?
9. What information does Gabriel glean of Fanny Robin at Warren’s Malthouse in Chapter 8?
10. Whom does Gabriel encounter as he makes his way into Weatherbury in Chapter 7? What does this encounter foreshadow?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Discuss the literary style of Far from the Madding Crowd. How does the novel reflect elements of realism? What are aspects of romanticism seen in the work? How does the style of the narrative reflect upon the author's contemporary world?
Essay Topic 2
Describe and analyze the character of Frank Troy in Far from the Madding Crowd. Where is Troy when he is first introduced? What leads Troy to seduce and marry Bathsheba? What becomes of Troy in the novel?
Essay Topic 3
Thomas Hardy was criticized in his lifetime for the overt sexuality in his works. Discuss some of the sexual undertones and subjects seen in Far from the Madding Crowd. What are examples of sexual innuendos used in the narrative? What "taboo" subjects does the author address?
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