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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 39.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Michael do with his last possessions?
(a) He sells his watch and gives his last pocket money to a small creditor.
(b) He gives them to Elizabeth and asks for forgiveness.
(c) He sets them in front of his old house, unable to leave.
(d) He sells his last possessions to pay his new landlord rent.

2. Michael allows Farfrae to court Elizabeth under what condition?
(a) Farfrae refers some customers to Henchard's business.
(b) Farfrae pays a sum.
(c) It's not in Michael's house.
(d) Elizabeth is to leave as soon as possible.

3. What does Michael do for a living?
(a) A sailor.
(b) An auctioneer.
(c) A hay-trusser.
(d) A turnip-hoer.

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

5. How does Michael discover Lucetta is in Casterbridge?
(a) He remembers Templeman is Lucetta's aunt's surname.
(b) Michael sees her at Susan's grave.
(c) Lucetta strategically runs into him at the marketplace.
(d) Elizabeth describes the mystery woman to Henchard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Farfrae's reaction when Elizabeth warns him of Henchard's hatred?

2. Why is the skimmity ride important to Jopp?

3. What keeps the Scotchman lingering about the King's Arms?

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

5. Where does Michael challenge Donald to a fight?

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