1. What surprises Henchard the most about Farfrae?
(a) That the Scotchman is willing to correct the wheat problem for free.
(b) That Farfrae is going to America to harvest wheat.
(c) That a stranger is willing to help without pay.
(d) The Scotchman wants a third of his business if he is to be hired.

2. In chapter 28, why do so many gather around Town Hall?
(a) The name of the new mayor is to be announced.
(b) The defendant spread the rumor she tells a secret of the magistrate.
(c) There is a large wagon crash.
(d) The defendant tells Lucetta's secret.

3. In chapter 19, what act blatantly shows Michael's disrespect for Susan's request?
(a) He tells Farfrae and Elizabeth to discontinue their courtship.
(b) He does not help Elizabeth receive an education.
(c) He opens Susan's deathbed letter early.
(d) He marries the Jersey woman immediately after her death.

4. What does Lucetta do when the town hears the rumors from the defendant about the magistrate?
(a) She gives the house to Elizabeth and moves away.
(b) She tells Farfrae they cannot be together anymore.
(c) She leaves town for a few days.
(d) She confronts Michael about the truth.

5. What causes Lucetta to change her mind about marrying Henchard?
(a) Lucetta's conscience tells her it is the only right thing to do.
(b) Lucetta does not want to hurt Elizabeth by marrying Farfrae.
(c) Henchard blackmails her.
(d) Farfrae proves himself unworthy at the crash site.