Far from the Madding Crowd — Questions and answers
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What did Bathsheba Everdene do when Gabriel Oak asked her to marry him?
Choices
- Bathsheba Everdene immediately accepted Gabriel Oak's proposal
- Bathsheba Everdene laughed at Gabriel Oak and refused him outright
- Bathsheba Everdene asked Gabriel Oak for time to consider his offer
- Bathsheba Everdene told Gabriel Oak that she did not love him ✓
Answer: Bathsheba Everdene told Gabriel Oak that she did not love him
From page 1
What caused Gabriel Oak to lose nearly his entire flock of sheep?
Choices
- Gabriel Oak's new sheepdog drove the flock into a chalk pit ✓
- Thieves stole Gabriel Oak's sheep from his land at night
- Gabriel Oak's flock wandered off through a broken gate
- A sudden storm scattered Gabriel Oak's flock across the downs
Answer: Gabriel Oak's new sheepdog drove the flock into a chalk pit
From page 2
How did Gabriel Oak come to work for Bathsheba Everdene at Weatherbury Farm?
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- Gabriel Oak applied for a shepherd position advertised by Bathsheba Everdene
- Gabriel Oak inherited a position at Weatherbury Farm from a relative
- Gabriel Oak put out a fire at Weatherbury Farm and was offered work ✓
- Bathsheba Everdene sought out Gabriel Oak after hearing of his skill
Answer: Gabriel Oak put out a fire at Weatherbury Farm and was offered work
From page 3
What did Bathsheba Everdene write inside the valentine she sent to Farmer Boldwood?
Choices
- Bathsheba Everdene signed her name and a playful greeting
- Bathsheba Everdene wrote a long poem expressing her admiration
- Bathsheba Everdene wrote only the words 'Marry Me' inside the valentine ✓
- Bathsheba Everdene included a small drawing of a heart
Answer: Bathsheba Everdene wrote only the words 'Marry Me' inside the valentine
From page 4
Where did Farmer Boldwood ask Bathsheba Everdene to marry him?
Choices
- Farmer Boldwood asked Bathsheba Everdene to marry him at her farmhouse
- Farmer Boldwood asked Bathsheba Everdene to marry him in his own home
- Farmer Boldwood asked Bathsheba Everdene to marry him during a village gathering
- Farmer Boldwood asked Bathsheba Everdene to marry him in the sheep-shearing barn ✓
Answer: Farmer Boldwood asked Bathsheba Everdene to marry him in the sheep-shearing barn
From page 5
What skill did Sergeant Francis Troy demonstrate to Bathsheba Everdene in the fern hollow?
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- Sergeant Francis Troy demonstrated his skill with a sword ✓
- Sergeant Francis Troy demonstrated his skill with a horse
- Sergeant Francis Troy demonstrated his skill with a whip
- Sergeant Francis Troy demonstrated his skill with a rifle
Answer: Sergeant Francis Troy demonstrated his skill with a sword
From page 6
Where did Bathsheba Everdene marry Sergeant Francis Troy?
Choices
- Bathsheba Everdene married Sergeant Francis Troy at Weatherbury church
- Bathsheba Everdene married Sergeant Francis Troy at his military post
- Bathsheba Everdene married Sergeant Francis Troy in a Bath church ✓
- Bathsheba Everdene married Sergeant Francis Troy in London
Answer: Bathsheba Everdene married Sergeant Francis Troy in a Bath church
From page 7
What did Bathsheba Everdene discover when Fanny Robin's coffin was opened?
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- Bathsheba Everdene found Fanny Robin lying dead with her baby in her arms ✓
- Bathsheba Everdene found a letter from Fanny Robin addressed to Troy
- Bathsheba Everdene found that Fanny Robin's coffin was empty
- Bathsheba Everdene found Fanny Robin's wedding ring inside
Answer: Bathsheba Everdene found Fanny Robin lying dead with her baby in her arms
From page 8
What happened to Sergeant Francis Troy at Farmer Boldwood's Christmas party?
Choices
- Sergeant Francis Troy reconciled with Bathsheba Everdene
- Sergeant Francis Troy left the party after an argument
- Sergeant Francis Troy was arrested by the police
- Sergeant Francis Troy was shot dead by Farmer Boldwood ✓
Answer: Sergeant Francis Troy was shot dead by Farmer Boldwood
From page 9
How did Gabriel Oak and Bathsheba Everdene get married?
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- Gabriel Oak and Bathsheba Everdene were married in a private ceremony at home
- Gabriel Oak and Bathsheba Everdene were married by a justice of the peace
- Gabriel Oak and Bathsheba Everdene were married at the registrar's ✓
- Gabriel Oak and Bathsheba Everdene had a large wedding at Weatherbury church
Answer: Gabriel Oak and Bathsheba Everdene were married at the registrar's
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