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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Elizabeth and Lucetta meet?
(a) Elizabeth applies to work for the new woman coming to Casterbridge.
(b) Lucetta visits Henchard and meets Elizabeth.
(c) While looking for Farfrae in the marketplace.
(d) They are both visiting Susan's grave.

2. What news are the townsfolk waiting for at the end of chapter 30?
(a) What becomes of the furmity woman.
(b) Whether Donald keeps his business.
(c) Whether Henchard keeps his business.
(d) What becomes of Elizabeth.

3. What is Henchard's impression of the new machinery?
(a) He is ecstatic that only the richer like himself can afford it.
(b) He believes it is useless.
(c) He believes it revolutionizes farming.
(d) He is dubious, but is willing to give it a try.

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

5. What surprises Elizabeth when she goes to see Henchard?
(a) She discovers she is Henchard's daughter.
(b) She meets Farfrae unexpectedly.
(c) She finds out Henchard and Susan are once married.
(d) Henchard's estate is too large to find him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Henchard hire to compete against Farfrae?

2. Why does Lucetta invite Elizabeth to live with her?

3. What stages does Michael go through when drunk?

4. What does Elizabeth notice about the backdoor of Miss Templeman's home?

5. How do Susan and Elizabeth pay for their lodgings, despite their little income?

(see the answer key)

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