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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 animal appears and helps Fanny make it into the village in Chapter 40?
2. How does Boldwood kill Troy in Chapter 53?
3. At what time does Liddy say Fanny's body will be taken away in Chapter 44?
4. Where has Troy gone in the morning after Bathsheba has given him money in Chapter 41?
5. Who is described in Chapter 41 as "the goddess whom Bathsheba instinctively adored"?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why are Bathsheba and Troy arguing in the beginning of Chapter 39?
2. What promotions does Gabriel Oak receive in Chapter 49?
3. What is revealed in the conversation between Gabriel and Mr. Boldwood in Chapter 38?
4. Whom do Bathsheba and Troy encounter on their way home in Chapter 39? How is the encounter described?
5. Why does the lock of hair in Troy’s pocket-watch lead to an argument between him and Bathsheba in Chapter 41?
6. What trick does Sergeant Troy play on Mr. Boldwood in Chapter 34?
7. Where is Troy when he almost drowns in Chapter 47? How is he saved?
8. Where does Frank Troy reappear in Chapter 50? Who sees him?
9. Where does Bathsheba encounter Mr. Boldwood in Chapter 31? How is the encounter described?
10. What act of deception does Gabriel commit in Chapter 42? Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
Discuss the narrative of Fanny Robin in Far from the Madding Crowd. What has happened to Fanny Robin when Gabriel first arrives in Weatherbury? How does Gabriel encounter Fanny? What becomes of Fanny? Why?
Essay Topic 3
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?
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