Far From The Madding Crowd

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1. Which county is the novel placed in? Essex Wessex Sussex Somerset

2. How did Gabriel Oak lose his sheep? They died from foot and mouth disease His inexperienced dog chased them over the cliff Sergeant Troy stole them They got killed in a storm

3. How does Gabriel get a job as a shepherd for Bathsheba? Saves her corn from storms She feels sorry for him Pays her toll fare for her Saves her corn from fire

4. Who is the servant girl that Troy really loves? Fanny Robin Tessa Simpson Libby Rankin Ethelberta Summerson

5. Who is the wealthy landowner that falls in love with Bathsheba? Farmer Blackmoor Farmer Boldwood Farmer Blakewood Farmer Blackwood

6. What did it say on the Valentine that naughty Bathsheba sent to the wealthy landowner? I Love You Be Mine Be True Marry Me

7. Why didn't Troy's sweetheart marry him when she had the chance? He stood her up They hadn't had the banns read She was in a train crash She went to the wrong church

8. Why does Troy vanish from Bathsheba's life? He goes back to his regiment He runs away with another woman He flees in despair at the sight of Fanny's body He runs away with all her money

9. How does Troy finally meet his end? He drowns at sea He dies at Waterloo He gets killed in a riding accident He is shot dead by his rival

10. Who are the happy couple at the end of the novel? Answer: (Names already mentioned; first names only)