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Far from the Madding Crowd Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long does Troy expect to be away visiting friends in Chapter 30?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 10 days.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 2 weeks.

2. Why does Bathsheba fire Gabriel in Chapter 20?
(a) For killing a sheep.
(b) For criticizing her conduct.
(c) For lighting the barn on fire.
(d) For arriving at work drunk.

3. How many of the sheep that had strayed and become sick end up surviving after Gabriel's arrival in Chapter 21?
(a) 33.
(b) 57.
(c) 65.
(d) 26.

4. What body of water does Jacob say he dragged in search for Fanny's body in Chapter 10?
(a) Oxford Lake.
(b) Jackson Pond.
(c) Willingham Lake.
(d) Newmill Pond.

5. What musical instrument does Gabriel play in the night in Chapter 2?
(a) A lyre.
(b) A flute.
(c) A guitar.
(d) A harp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Ancient Greek physician does the author allude to in Chapter 29?

2. What setting is described in the title of Chapter 24?

3. Who threatens to leave her job because of Bathsheba's abusive behavior in Chapter 30?

4. What does the word "folly" from the narrative mean?

5. What does the beautiful girl take out from a package on her wagon to gaze at in Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. What promise does Sergeant Troy elicit from Bathsheba in Chapter 27? How?

2. What tragedy befalls the Everdene Farm in Chapter 21?

3. What information does Gabriel glean of Fanny Robin at Warren’s Malthouse in Chapter 8?

4. What is Gabriel Oak’s social station and class when his character is first introduced? What is Gabriel’s occupation?

5. Who sends Gabriel a letter in Chapter 15? What is revealed in the letter?

6. To whom does Bathsheba write a letter in Chapter 30? What is revealed in the letter?

7. How does Bathsheba respond to Mr. Boldwood’s marriage proposal in Chapter 19?

8. Where does Bathsheba encounter Sergeant Troy in Chapter 26? How is the meeting described?

9. What is Henery Fray’s opinion on Bathsheba’s courtship by Mr. Boldwood in Chapter 22?

10. What activity is Bathsheba involved in when Mr. Boldwood first comes to court her in Chapter 19? Where do they speak?

(see the answer keys)

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