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Under the Greenwood Tree by Thomas Hardy Quiz

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Explore the enchanting world of ‘Under the Greenwood Tree’ by Thomas Hardy with our quiz game! Test your knowledge of this classic novel while racing against the clock to answer as many multiple-choice questions as you can. Use spells wisely to help you along the way and see how well you know the characters, plot, and themes of this literary masterpiece.

  • Test your knowledge with multiple-choice questions
  • Race against the clock to answer as many questions as possible
  • Use spells strategically to aid your progress
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  • - Set in the fictional village of Mellstock in Wessex.
  • - Published in 1872.
  • - The story revolves around the Mellstock Parish Choir.
  • - Dick Dewy is the main character, a member of the choir.
  • - Fancy Day, a new schoolteacher, arrives in the village and catches the attention of Dick.
  • - Fancy Day's father is a wealthy and respected man in the area.
  • - The choir faces a potential disbandment due to the introduction of a new church organ.
  • - The choir members are worried about losing their livelihood and the sense of community.
  • - Dick and Fancy develop feelings for each other.
  • - Fancy's father disapproves of her relationship with Dick due to his lower social status.
  • - The choir members decide to hold a Christmas party to raise funds for the choir.
  • - The party becomes a success and helps to save the choir.
  • - Fancy's father eventually accepts Dick as a suitable match for his daughter.
  • - The story explores themes of love, tradition, and societal expectations.
  • - The title is taken from a line in Shakespeare's play As You Like It.
  • - Thomas Hardy originally intended the novel to be a pastoral comedy.
  • - Under the Greenwood Tree is one of Hardy's more lighthearted and optimistic works.
  • - The novel showcases the importance of music in rural communities.
  • - Hardy's portrayal of rural life and customs in the novel reflects his own experiences growing up in the countryside.
  • - Under the Greenwood Tree is considered one of Hardy's lesser-known works but is still appreciated for its charm and depiction of village life.

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