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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 tells William Smallbury about Troy having been seen in Chapter 53?

2. Who helps Bathsheba clean up Fanny's grave in Chapter 46?

3. Where does Mr. Boldwood carry Bathsheba after she's fainted in Chapter 48?

4. Where does the newspaper say Troy and Bathsheba were married in Chapter 34?

5. What is Gabriel doing inside his cottage when Bathsheba comes to talk to him in the night in Chapter 43?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Bathsheba spend the night in Chapter 44? Why?

2. Why are Bathsheba and Troy arguing in the beginning of Chapter 39?

3. What does Bathsheba assist Gabriel in doing in Chapter 37? Why?

4. What act of deception does Gabriel commit in Chapter 42? Why?

5. What promotions does Gabriel Oak receive in Chapter 49?

6. How would you describe the atmosphere and mood established in Chapter 52?

7. Why has a petition been addressed to the Home Secretary regarding Mr. Boldwood in Chapter 55?

8. Where does Frank Troy reappear in Chapter 50? Who sees him?

9. What is foreshadowed regarding the character of Mr. Boldwood in Chapter 35?

10. Where does Boldwood go in Chapter 54? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the themes of catastrophe, chance, and fate in Far from the Madding Crowd. How are these themes developed through character, setting, and imagery? What symbols relate to these themes? How do the themes overlap?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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