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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Farfrae's reaction when Elizabeth warns him of Henchard's hatred?
(a) Donald rudely dismisses her as trivial.
(b) Donald is disbelieving.
(c) Donald already knows from Solomon Longways.
(d) Donald feels his suspicions are confirmed.

2. How does Elizabeth address Henchard when she sees him on her wedding day?
(a) Mr. Henchard.
(b) Michael.
(c) You.
(d) Father ... uh ... Mr. Henchard.

3. What makes Elizabeth wary of Henchard's hatred toward Farfrae?
(a) Elizabeth would rather have Henchard focus his hate on Lucetta.
(b) She is dubious of Michael's courage to revenge Farfrae.
(c) Elizabeth is afraid he hurts Lucetta to revenge Farfrae.
(d) She believes he does something dangerous to Farfrae.

4. What becomes of Newson?
(a) He dies.
(b) He moves to Budmouth.
(c) He returns to the open seas.
(d) He sets up a business in Casterbridge.

5. Who warms Donald about the happenings at the Three Mariners?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Lucetta.
(c) Whittle.
(d) Lawyer Joyce.

6. What types of people linger around the brick bridge?
(a) The churchgoers.
(b) The bypassers that travel through Casterbridge between work.
(c) The destitute.
(d) Gossiping women.

7. What drunken act does Michael do at the Three Mariners?
(a) He sings and curses Farfrae.
(b) He reads Lucetta's letters aloud.
(c) He initiates a brawl.
(d) He forces the band to play Psalm 109.

8. How does Newson show he is a good father?
(a) He brings Elizabeth many gifts on his return.
(b) Newson keeps a lock of Elizabeth's hair at all times to remember her.
(c) He buys Elizabeth a store to help her make an income.
(d) He finds Elizabeth to help financially support her.

9. What is the motive behind the "skimmity ride"?
(a) The lower class hates Farfrae.
(b) The furmity woman wants to revenge the town.
(c) Pure fun against the upper class.
(d) Cuxsom is in love with Henchard.

10. When Henchard meets Lucetta, she reminds him of _________.
(a) Susan.
(b) Mrs. Cuxom.
(c) The furmity woman.
(d) Elizabeth.

11. What does Jopp ask of Lucetta?
(a) A corn-trussing position.
(b) Partnership with Farfrae.
(c) To take Henchard off his hands.
(d) Where Elizabeth is.

12. What makes Farfrae fall out of favor with the lower class?
(a) Farfrae bullies his journeymen at work.
(b) He is changed from his singing Scotchman days to an upper class man.
(c) The lower class has a strong bond with Henchard.
(d) No one respects his decision to marry Lucetta.

13. What is Michael's solution to the upcoming disclosure of his lie to Newson?
(a) Michael intercepts Newson and threatens him.
(b) Henchard writes a note defending his stance to Elizabeth.
(c) Henchard decides to leave Casterbridge.
(d) Michael coerces Elizabeth to stay with him instead.

14. During the ruckus of the skimmity ride, who shows the most bravery?
(a) Grower.
(b) Blowbody.
(c) Charl.
(d) The constables.

15. Who nurses Henchard on his deathbed?
(a) Solomon.
(b) Whittle.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) A stranger.

Short Answer Questions

1. Newly bankrupt and now a journeyman, what is the only thing Michael looks forward to?

2. What sentimental item does Henchard bring with him on his travels?

3. What does Lucetta do to manipulate Henchard's feelings?

4. Who does Michael turn to when he goes bankrupt?

5. Rumor of the "skimmity ride" is going around. What is the feeling about this amongst the lower class?

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