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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. With whom does Arthur have lunch in Chapter 12?

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

3. Who is the landlord who wishes to talk with Mr. Poyser about raising horses in Chapter 6?

4. Where does Jonathan Burge live?

5. At what time does the narrator describe Dinah getting out of bed in the opening of Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What event takes place in Chapter 18? Where does the event occur?

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

4. How does Chapter 17 diverge from other chapters in the novel?

5. How are Hetty and Dinah compared physically?

6. How is Seth Bede compared to his brother Adam in the opening in Chapter 1?

7. What relationship is established between Seth Bede and Dinah Morris in Chapter 3?

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

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

10. What conflicts emerge between Adam and his mother in Chapter 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of hard work and integrity in Adam Bede. What character(s) embody these traits? How do they demonstrate these traits? What are the author's statements regarding hard work and integrity?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the characters of Adam and Seth Bede. How old are these characters? How are they described as similar? How are they different? What is the relationship between these characters like?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the importance of setting in Adam Bede. What is the main setting of this novel? During what time period does the story take place? Could this story be told in a different setting? How would that change the narrative?

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