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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henchard first learn the townspeople prefer Donald over him?
(a) From a councilman.
(b) Through a messenger boy from Durnover.
(c) Henchard sees it in the people's faces as they admire Donald dancing.
(d) A lawyer from Henchard's celebration tells him.

2. In chapter 29, what does Lucetta offer Henchard?
(a) An immediate marriage.
(b) A long engagement.
(c) Money for his business.
(d) A scheme against Farfrae.

3. What event occurs in Port-Bredy?
(a) Lucetta sets up home away from Casterbridge.
(b) Farfrae has an affair with Lucetta.
(c) Lucetta and Henchard marry.
(d) Lucetta and Donald marry.

4. What is the main cause of Henchard's celebration failure?
(a) The set-up is much too far for the majority of the townsfolk.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) The music is not as good as that in Donald's pavilion.
(d) He charges a fee while Donald does not.

5. What news are the townsfolk waiting for at the end of chapter 30?
(a) What becomes of Elizabeth.
(b) What becomes of the furmity woman.
(c) Whether Donald keeps his business.
(d) Whether Henchard keeps his business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Henchard change his mind about his fight even before it begins?

2. When Elizabeth meets Lucetta on the road, who/what attacks them?

3. What is Abel's punishment for being chronically late?

4. How does Lucetta regard Elizabeth's feelings for Donald?

5. Where does Farfrae leave to after his fight?

(see the answer key)

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