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What is Gabriel Oak's occupation?
What is Gabriel Oak's occupation?
- Sheep-farmer (correct)
- Blacksmith
- Carpenter
- Tailor
How does Gabriel first meet Bathsheba Everdene?
How does Gabriel first meet Bathsheba Everdene?
- During a church service
- Seeing her in a carriage admiring herself in the mirror (correct)
- At a village fair
- While working in the fields
Why does Bathsheba feel embarrassed when she meets Gabriel?
Why does Bathsheba feel embarrassed when she meets Gabriel?
- Because he admits he has feelings for her
- Because he asks for her hand in marriage too soon
- Because he falls asleep without letting out smoke from his fire
- Because he tells her he saw her ride sidesaddle (correct)
Why does Gabriel leave dejected after speaking with Mrs. Hurst about Bathsheba?
Why does Gabriel leave dejected after speaking with Mrs. Hurst about Bathsheba?
Why does Bathsheba rush after Gabriel when he leaves her aunt's house?
Why does Bathsheba rush after Gabriel when he leaves her aunt's house?
'Far From the Madding Crowd' begins with the introduction of which character?
'Far From the Madding Crowd' begins with the introduction of which character?
What was found written on Fanny's coffin that caught Bathsheba's attention?
What was found written on Fanny's coffin that caught Bathsheba's attention?
What did Troy decide to do after his encounter with Fanny's body?
What did Troy decide to do after his encounter with Fanny's body?
How did Boldwood react when Troy returned and proposed to Bathsheba at the party?
How did Boldwood react when Troy returned and proposed to Bathsheba at the party?
What sentence was initially given to Boldwood after he shot Troy?
What sentence was initially given to Boldwood after he shot Troy?
Why did Gabriel decide to leave the farm according to the text?
Why did Gabriel decide to leave the farm according to the text?
What event led to Bathsheba and Gabriel rekindling their relationship?
What event led to Bathsheba and Gabriel rekindling their relationship?
How did Bathsheba feel after her small, simple wedding with Gabriel?
How did Bathsheba feel after her small, simple wedding with Gabriel?
What led to Gabriel losing his entire life's savings?
What led to Gabriel losing his entire life's savings?
Who is Bathsheba's youngest servant who goes missing?
Who is Bathsheba's youngest servant who goes missing?
What does Fanny Robbin do after running off with her lover, Sergeant Francis Troy?
What does Fanny Robbin do after running off with her lover, Sergeant Francis Troy?
Why is Boldwood thunderstruck upon receiving an anonymous letter from Bathsheba?
Why is Boldwood thunderstruck upon receiving an anonymous letter from Bathsheba?
What leads Boldwood to believe that Bathsheba may have feelings for him?
What leads Boldwood to believe that Bathsheba may have feelings for him?
How does Gabriel react when asked about the handwriting on the valentine letter sent to Boldwood?
How does Gabriel react when asked about the handwriting on the valentine letter sent to Boldwood?
Who is known to be a trickster with women but is also charming and handsome?
Who is known to be a trickster with women but is also charming and handsome?
Why does Bathsheba decide she can either prevent Troy from coming back or break things off with him?
Why does Bathsheba decide she can either prevent Troy from coming back or break things off with him?
Who pities Fanny and suggests that Troy should marry her to save her honor?
Who pities Fanny and suggests that Troy should marry her to save her honor?
What is Bathsheba's reaction when Gabriel warns her about an incoming storm during the harvest dinner?
What is Bathsheba's reaction when Gabriel warns her about an incoming storm during the harvest dinner?
Who admits that a lock of blond hair found in their watch-case belonged to the girl they loved before Bathsheba?
Who admits that a lock of blond hair found in their watch-case belonged to the girl they loved before Bathsheba?
What task do Bathsheba and Gabriel undertake all night during the harvest dinner despite others getting drunk?
What task do Bathsheba and Gabriel undertake all night during the harvest dinner despite others getting drunk?
What does the title 'Far From the Madding Crowd' allude to?
What does the title 'Far From the Madding Crowd' allude to?
What theme does Hardy explore in 'Far From the Madding Crowd' related to human society and history?
What theme does Hardy explore in 'Far From the Madding Crowd' related to human society and history?
Which character in the novel exemplifies Hardy's ideal of living in harmony with nature?
Which character in the novel exemplifies Hardy's ideal of living in harmony with nature?
What aspect of relationships does Hardy critique in 'Far From the Madding Crowd'?
What aspect of relationships does Hardy critique in 'Far From the Madding Crowd'?
How does Hardy depict the character Bathsheba at the beginning of the novel?
How does Hardy depict the character Bathsheba at the beginning of the novel?
What philosophical concept about the development of biological species is Hardy influenced by in 'Far From the Madding Crowd'?
What philosophical concept about the development of biological species is Hardy influenced by in 'Far From the Madding Crowd'?
Study Notes
Character Introductions
- Gabriel Oak is a shepherd.
- The novel 'Far From the Madding Crowd' begins with the introduction of Gabriel Oak.
Gabriel and Bathsheba
- Gabriel first meets Bathsheba Everdene when she comes to his farm to ask for directions.
- Bathsheba feels embarrassed when she meets Gabriel because he sees her lying down in the mud.
- Gabriel leaves dejected after speaking with Mrs. Hurst about Bathsheba because Mrs. Hurst discourages him from pursuing Bathsheba.
- Bathsheba rushes after Gabriel when he leaves her aunt's house because she realizes her mistake in misunderstanding his intentions.
Fanny's Story
- Fanny's coffin has "Fanny Robbin, aged 20, May the 21st" written on it, which catches Bathsheba's attention.
- After encountering Fanny's body, Troy decides to leave and not pursue Fanny anymore.
- Fanny runs off with her lover, Sergeant Francis Troy.
Boldwood and Troy
- Boldwood reacts with shock and anger when Troy returns and proposes to Bathsheba at the party.
- Initially, Boldwood is sentenced to death after shooting Troy, but later commuted to imprisonment.
- Boldwood is thunderstruck upon receiving an anonymous letter from Bathsheba because it revives his hope of winning her love.
- Boldwood believes Bathsheba may have feelings for him because she sends him a valentine letter.
Gabriel and Bathsheba's Relationship
- Gabriel decides to leave the farm because he loses his entire life's savings due to a bad investment.
- The event that leads to Bathsheba and Gabriel rekindling their relationship is the harvest dinner.
- After her small, simple wedding with Gabriel, Bathsheba feels happy and content.
Themes and Symbolism
- The title 'Far From the Madding Crowd' alludes to the idea of escaping the chaos of urban life and finding peace in rural settings.
- Hardy explores the theme of human society and history being influenced by nature and the environment in 'Far From the Madding Crowd'.
- Gabriel Oak exemplifies Hardy's ideal of living in harmony with nature.
- Hardy critiques the superficiality and shallowness of relationships in 'Far From the Madding Crowd'.
- At the beginning of the novel, Hardy depicts Bathsheba as vain, proud, and impulsive.
- Hardy is influenced by the philosophical concept of survival of the fittest in 'Far From the Madding Crowd'.
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Test your knowledge on the events that unfold in this chapter of Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy. Explore the interactions between Bathsheba, Gabriel, and Boldwood as their relationships evolve.
