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The Trumpet-Major by Thomas Hardy Quiz

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The trumpet-major quiz game is a fun and challenging way to test your knowledge while immersing yourself in the world of ‘The Trumpet-Major’ by Thomas Hardy. Race against the clock to answer as many multiple-choice questions as you can, and use spells wisely to help you along the way.

  • Test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions
  • Race against the clock to answer as many questions as you can
  • Use spells strategically to aid you in your quest
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  • - The Trumpet-Major is a novel written by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1880.
  • - The story is set during the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century.
  • - The protagonist of the story is John Loveday, a trumpet-major in the British army.
  • - John is in love with Anne Garland, a young woman from a nearby village.
  • - Anne's mother disapproves of John as a potential suitor for her daughter.
  • - Anne's sister, Festus, also has feelings for John but keeps them hidden.
  • - The arrival of a group of Royal Marines disrupts the peaceful village life.
  • - Anne's father, the local miller, is impressed by the pomp and grandeur of the marines.
  • - The marines are stationed at a nearby mansion, causing excitement among the locals.
  • - A French prisoner of war, Louis Charmond, is brought to the village and befriends John.
  • - Louis is a charming and sophisticated character who attracts the attention of Anne.
  • - John and Anne's relationship becomes strained due to Anne's fascination with Louis.
  • - Festus, secretly in love with John, helps him maintain his relationship with Anne.
  • - The Napoleonic Wars intensify, and the threat of a French invasion looms over the village.
  • - John is called to active duty, leaving Anne and Festus behind.
  • - Anne receives a letter from John, informing her of his capture by the French.
  • - Festus decides to take matters into her own hands and sets out to rescue John.
  • - Festus disguises herself as a man and joins a group of soldiers heading to France.
  • - Festus successfully rescues John and brings him back to England, saving his life.
  • - John and Anne are finally reunited, and they are able to overcome the challenges they faced during the war.

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