Far From The Madding Crowd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 is shot dead by his rival He gets killed in a riding accident He drowns at sea He dies at Waterloo

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