Far from the Madding Crowd Quizzes

Far from the Madding Crowd Quiz 1

1 How old is Gabriel at the novel's opening?
28

42

35

21
2 What does Gabriel identify as Bathsheba's greatest fault when he first meets her?
Lust

Vanity

Pride

Greed
3 In what month do Gabriel and Bathsheba first meet?
October

August

December

April
4 What color is Bathsheba's hair?
Black

Flaming red

Golden blonde

Platinum blonde
5 What musical instrument does Gabriel play?
The guitar

The fiddle

The violin

The flute
6 What does Gabriel return to Bathsheba after she loses it in a ditch?
Her scarf

Her hat

Her handkerchief

Her necklace
7 From what dangerous fate does Bathsheba rescue Gabriel?
Suffocating due to lack of ventilation

Being poisoned by eating deadly mushrooms

Burning to death

Freezing to death
8 What was the profession Bathsheba originally pursued?
Being a writer

Being a governess

Being a nurse

Being a painter
9 Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons Bathsheba rejects Gabriel's proposal?
She is too independent.

She is afraid of being abused.

She worries she would not like having a husband.

She does not love him.
10 What town does Bathsheba go to after rejecting Gabriel's proposal?
Casterbridge

Leeds

Canterbury

Weatherbury
11 What is the name of Gabriel's older dog?
Jack

John

Billy

George
12 What disaster befalls Gabriel's sheep?
They fall victim to disease.

They are herded over the side of a cliff.

They starve to death due to a drought.

They are stolen by poachers.
13 From whom does Bathsheba inherit her farm?
Her grandfather

Her stepfather

Her uncle

Her father
14 What decision does Bathsheba come to after dismissing her bailiff for stealing?
She will also marry whoever she hires as the new bailiff.

She will allow villagers to compete to see who should get the job.

She will manage the farm herself.

She will sell the farm and move to London.
15 Where does Fanny travel to?
Melchester

Norcombe

Casterbridge

London
16 What does Fanny want to discuss with Sergeant Troy?
Plans for their marriage

Her lack of money

Her worsening illness

The fact that she is pregnant
17 What is the name of Bathsheba's servant and companion?
Liddy

Betty

Lolly

Letty
18 To whom does Bathsheba initially plan to send her valentine?
Teddy Coggan

Gabriel Oak

Her childhood sweetheart

Sergeant Troy
19 What does the seal on the valentine say?
Je T'Aime

Marry Me

The Sweetest One

Kiss Me
20 What mistake does Boldwood's excitement at the valentine lead him to make?
He miscalculates a payment.

He sends a letter meant for Bathsheba to Liddy.

He opens a letter addressed to Gabriel.

He sends a letter meant for Bathsheba to Gabriel.
21 What does Fanny return to Gabriel with her letter?
The necklace she stole from Bathsheba

The money he lent her

The valentine he sent her

The gloves he gave her
22 What are Boldwood's fears for Fanny?
That Troy will be abusive towards her due to his drinking problem

That she will be too frail to survive pregnancy and childbirth

That Troy will never actually marry her

That Troy will be unfaithful to her because of his womanizing ways
23 What is Boldwood's reaction to learning Bathsheba has sent him the valentine?
He sees an opportunity to embarass Gabriel.

He becomes attracted to her.

He begins to wonder if he can acquire her wealth.

He is disgusted by her boldness.
24 In what month does Boldwood propose to Bathsheba?
August

November

February

May
25 How old is Boldwood when he proposes?
41

59

35

39

Discuss with evidence from the text how characters like, William Boldwood, Sergeant Francis Troy, Fanny Robin and Joseph Poorgrass react to fate?

While the novel explores the moral choices faced by various characters and the consequences of those choices, it is clear that not everything is under the control of individuals. Many of the characters seem to be ruled by fate and unable to escape...

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Answered by Aslan on 7/10/2022 6:29 PM