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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 | Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What surprising feature does Elizabeth and Susan notice about the glasses in front of the mayor?
(a) All three of sherry, port, and wine are still full.
(b) There is only one glass.
(c) There are no glasses.
(d) The ones for wine are empty.

4. What does Henchard suggest to announce in the paper?
(a) The smooth workings of the business with Farfrae as manager.
(b) Elizabeth Jane Newson is now Elizabeth Jane Henchard.
(c) The corn from Durnover are ready for market.
(d) He and Susan's marriage place and date.

5. How does Henchard's demeanor toward Elizabeth change when he hears Susan is alive?
(a) He is speechless.
(b) He gets upset.
(c) He is affectionate and kind.
(d) He becomes even more distant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Donald set up his new business?

2. Where does Susan and her daughter first see Michael Henchard?

3. Where do Susan and Elizabeth Jane go for lodgings?

4. What makes Susan uncomfortable about her relationship with Newson?

5. Henchard's education is compared to whom?

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