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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lucetta do to manipulate Henchard's feelings?
(a) She brushes against his arm when making a request.
(b) She makes herself look tired and plain.
(c) She winks and smiles when speaking with him.
(d) She dresses coquetish.

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

3. What misunderstood rumor reaches Henchard that makes him angry?
(a) Farfrae mistreats Lucetta.
(b) Farfrae persuades the councilmen not to elect Henchard.
(c) Farfrae vows to leave town if Henchard becomes mayor.
(d) Farfrae puts a stop to opening a seed store for Henchard.

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

5. What happens to Michael's business?
(a) Farfrae buys Michael's business.
(b) The barns and granaries are raided by his former employees.
(c) The banks close it down.
(d) The town burns it down.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Donald show thanks to Henchard for his attempt to help the night Lucetta dies?

2. What does Elizabeth think she sees in the loft?

3. When Henchard leaves Casterbridge, what employment does he find?

4. Henchard observes ______ while spying on Elizabeth.

5. On the day of the skimmity ride, who knows where Donald goes to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Elizabeth is an independent woman who likes to take walks along Budmouth Road to the sea. It is a secret that she does not tell Farfrae. What is this secret and why is the sea important to her?

2. After a visit to Ten Hatches Hole, Michael goes back to see Elizabeth. Henchard refers to himself as unlearned and ignorant. How does this show how Michael thinks differently of Elizabeth, even though he speaks about himself?

3. Henchard worries that Newson returns and unfolds the truth to Elizabeth. Yet, when Elizabeth goes to Michael for advice and meeting an anonymous person, Henchard tells her to go. Henchard is aware this person is Newson, so why does Henchard not tell her it is dangerous or give some excuse? Why does he lead her to the truth despite knowing he loses her?

4. Henchard reads Lucetta's letters aloud to Farfrae. Although the author is unknown to Farfrae, what do the letters say about the woman who writes them?

5. How is the public treating Henchard and Donald after the Royal Personage passes through town? How is this different from earlier times? What does this say about the public?

6. When Michael pins Donald and is in a position to throw him down the trap door, Donald yells, "... take it, take it! Ye've wished to long enough!" What effect do these words have on Michael? If Donald does not said them, what happens?

7. After Lucetta's death, Donald and Elizabeth are seen in courtship. Compare and contrast this courtship to their first one before Lucetta came to Casterbridge.

8. Michael shows changes for the better. But there are still times that Michael cannot empathize and understand another person's position. How does he show this lack of understanding that people behave differently than he?

9. Henchard promises Lucetta that he returns her letters and not be the one to tell her secret. However, he gives Jopp the letters to send back to Lucetta. Jopp uses this opportunity to retaliate. Even without trying, Michael acts in a way that condemns Lucetta. How much is this in his nature? Does Henchard ever change fully to make sound decisions that do not befall him or the people he cares for?

10. Describe the events that inhibit the law enforcers to promptly find the perpetrators of the skimmity ride.

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