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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henchard almost reveal to Elizabeth she is his daughter?
(a) When Henchard and Elizabeth are in the garden, he talks about the church in Weydon Priors.
(b) He asks Susan about how Elizabeth handles the voyage to Canada.
(c) He asks Susan about Elizabeth's hair color.
(d) He recalls a time of holding her when she is young.

2. 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 opens Susan's deathbed letter early.
(c) He marries the Jersey woman immediately after her death.
(d) He does not help Elizabeth receive an education.

3. What causes greater enmity between Michael and Henchard?
(a) Lucetta tells Donald the truth about her affair.
(b) Donald pushes Henchard in public.
(c) Donald is forced to dismiss Henchard as a journeyman.
(d) Henchard pushes Donald in public.

4. How does Lucetta regard Elizabeth's feelings for Donald?
(a) Lucetta thinks Elizabeth is silly for thinking she has a chance.
(b) Lucetta pities Elizabeth.
(c) Lucetta is oblivious.
(d) Lucetta does not care enough to disregard her own feelings first.

5. Why is the skimmity ride important to Jopp?
(a) Jopp uses it to blackmail Farfrae.
(b) Jopp uses it to blackmail Lucetta.
(c) The scandal also serves as retaliation.
(d) Jopp feels like a leader for once.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elizabeth's plan when she hears the reasons for the town bells and music?

2. What is the people's reaction to the skiff between Michael and Donald?

3. What do the boys of Casterbridge nickname Susan?

4. What does Henchard suggest to announce in the paper?

5. What does Lucetta request from Henchard?

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