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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 is the landlord of the Donnithorne Arms?

2. Who observes Adam as he watches Hetty at the dinner in Chapter 23?

3. When does Mrs. Poyser tell Hetty church begins in the beginning of Chapter 18?

4. At what time do most of Adam's coworkers stop working for the day in Chapter 1?

5. How old is Arthur Dunnithorne said to be turning soon in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What can be discerned about the relationship between Adam and Seth in Chapter 1?

2. How is Adam Bede described in the opening in Chapter 1?

3. Who is Mr. Irvine and what is his position within the community of the main characters?

4. How is Mrs. Poyser's character described when she is introduced in Chapter 6?

5. What Christian denomination is central in the novel? Why?

6. What does Mr. Irwine have a conversation about with a visitor in Chapter 5? Who is the visitor?

7. What is seen in the exchange between Arthur and Adam in Chapter 16?

8. What are Arthur Donnithorne's intentions when he awakens in Chapter 12? Why do those plans change?

9. Why does Arthur go to see Mr. Irwine in Chapter 16? Does he achieve his mission?

10. What games are described at the party in Chapter 25?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Arthur Donnithorne in Adam Bede. What is this character's role in his community? How is he regarded by others? What are his primary motivations in the story? How does this character connect to the plot?

Essay Topic 2

Describe and discuss the character of Lisbeth Bede in the novel. What is Lisbeth's relationships with her sons like? How is she affected by the loss of her husband? What does Lisbeth push Adam to do in the end of the novel? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and analyze the character of Bartle Massey in Adam Bede. How does Mr. Massey know Adam? What is the nature of their relationship? Is Mr. Massey a protagonist or antagonist in the story? Why?

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