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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the boys of Casterbridge nickname Susan?
(a) The Ghost.
(b) The Plain Genteel.
(c) The Cottage Woman.
(d) The Simpleton.

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

3. How does Elizabeth receive her new home and money?
(a) She abides by the saying, "Take, have, and keep."
(b) She enjoys the freedom.
(c) She feels out of place in the big house.
(d) She uses it to gain status around town.

4. What makes Elizabeth believe Donald is not interested in wooing her?
(a) Farfrae is too smart for her.
(b) She is the stepdaughter of a contemptuous man.
(c) Farfrae opens up a competing business against her father's.
(d) She believes she is too plain.

5. Four pennies are used to keep Susan's eyes closed. What becomes of them after Martha buries them?
(a) Elizabeth digs it out to keep.
(b) Coney digs it out to use for drink.
(c) Abel finds them by accident and brings them back to his mother.
(d) It rusts and and stays buried with the Romans of historical past.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Farfrae's initial impression of Elizabeth Jane?

2. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?

3. How does Susan know Michael Henchard is in Casterbridge?

4. How does Susan feel about the choreographed courtship?

5. Where does Donald set up his new business?

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