Adam Bede Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Adam Bede Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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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 instrument does Joshua Rann play on the shady grass prior to the great dance in Chapter 25?

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

3. What is Mrs. Poyser doing in the beginning of Chapter 6?

4. Who replaced Mr. Irwine as rector after his death, according to the narrator in Chapter 17?

5. What does Dinah learn about from Mr. Irwine in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who comes to stay at the Bede home in Chapter 10? Why?

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

3. What are Mr. Massey's thoughts on women and marriage?

4. What is happening at Bartle Massey's home when Adam arrives in Chapter 21?

5. What is the setting that is established in Chapter 1?

6. What does carpentry symbolize in the novel?

7. Why is Adam asked to dine upstairs at the party in Chapter 23?

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

9. How are Adam Bede and Arthur Donnithorne different?

10. What misconception does Adam have when he encounters Hetty in Chapter 20?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Hetty Sorrel in Adam Bede. How old is Hetty when the novel opens? How is her appearance described? What are Hetty's primary motivations in the story? How does her character evolve?

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