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The Mayor of Casterbridge Quiz

Thomas Hardy
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The Mayor of Casterbridge Quiz

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1)

How does Michael discover Lucetta is in Casterbridge? (from Chapter 21 | Chapter 22)

Michael sees her at Susan's grave.
Elizabeth describes the mystery woman to Henchard.
Lucetta strategically runs into him at the marketplace.
He remembers Templeman is Lucetta's aunt's surname.
2)

What becomes of Weydon-Priors? (from Chapter 44)

It revives when a neighboring town grows nearby.
It is bare.
It is unchanged from twenty five years ago.
It is usurped by a large city.
3)

How does Michael describe Donald's knock? (from Chapter 25 | Chapter 26)

Half and half, gentle and simple.
Too abrupt.
Too soft.
Suspicous.
4)

What new machinery is introduced at the Saturday market? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

A tractor.
A combine.
A harvester.
A seed drill.
5)

What does Lucetta do when the town hears the rumors from the defendant about the magistrate? (from Chapter 27 | Chapter 28)

She gives the house to Elizabeth and moves away.
She tells Farfrae they cannot be together anymore.
She leaves town for a few days.
She confronts Michael about the truth.
6)

When Michael gets sick, who is there to nurse him to health? (from Chapter 32)

Abel Whittle.
Elizabeth.
Lucetta.
No one.
7)

What sentimental item does Henchard bring with him on his travels? (from Chapter 44)

A rock piece from his old house and business.
A brooch Elizabeth used to wear.
The flag he makes for the Royal Personage.
A lock of Elizabeth's hair.
8)

What does Henchard's will request? (from Chapter 45)

That Farfrae forgives him.
To be buried in the ring.
That no one honour him nor remember him.
To be cremated and spread in Casterbridge.
9)

What does Michael do with his last possessions? (from Chapter 31)

He sells his last possessions to pay his new landlord rent.
He sets them in front of his old house, unable to leave.
He gives them to Elizabeth and asks for forgiveness.
He sells his watch and gives his last pocket money to a small creditor.
10)

What inspires Michael to finally ask Lucetta to marry him? (from Chapter 25 | Chapter 26)

He believes it angers Elizabeth.
Michael feels he needs to do right by her.
His loneliness and her disinterest.
He knows Farfrae is courting her.
11)

Where does Farfrae leave to after his fight? (from Chapter 38)

Mellstock.
Durnover Hill.
Budmouth.
Weatherbury.
12)

What motivates Elizabeth to work next to Michael on Donald's farm? (from Chapter 33)

She wants to keep a watchful eye on Michael.
It gives her better access to spy on Lucetta and Farfrae.
Michael is sick so she helps him work.
She is scheming with Michael to revenge Farfrae.
13)

In chapter 28, why do so many gather around Town Hall? (from Chapter 27 | Chapter 28)

There is a large wagon crash.
The defendant spread the rumor she tells a secret of the magistrate.
The defendant tells Lucetta's secret.
The name of the new mayor is to be announced.
14)

What is Newson's reaction to Henchard's news about Elizabeth? (from Chapter 41)

Broken-hearted.
Angry.
Not surprised.
Relieved.
15)

What is Henchard's impression of the new machinery? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

He is ecstatic that only the richer like himself can afford it.
He believes it revolutionizes farming.
He is dubious, but is willing to give it a try.
He believes it is useless.
16)

What makes Farfrae fall out of favor with the lower class? (from Chapter 37)

He is changed from his singing Scotchman days to an upper class man.
The lower class has a strong bond with Henchard.
No one respects his decision to marry Lucetta.
Farfrae bullies his journeymen at work.
17)

What does Henchard ponder while at Ten Hatches Hole? (from Chapter 41)

Committing suicide.
How to keep Elizabeth's love.
How to revenge the plotters of the skimmity ride.
How to regain Farfrae's trust.
18)

What does Henchard warn Lucetta? (from Chapter 35)

That over time, Henchard expects partnership or the truth of the affair is revealed.
That if she is not nice, he tells Donald the truth.
Though Henchard may not say a word, Farfrae hears the truth somewhere.
Henchard challenges Farfrae to a fight.
19)

Of the townsfolk, who approves Elizabeth's and Donald's courtship? (from Chapter 43)

The lower class women.
The men of the Three Mariners.
The upper class women.
The councilmen.
20)

In what state does Elizabeth find Henchard's gift? (from Chapter 45)

She never finds it.
It is lifeless.
Weathered.
In perfect condition.
21)

How do Henchard's former employees view their new boss? (from Chapter 31)

They believe the new boss is equal in every way to Henchard.
The man is respectable, but not as hearty and friendly as Henchard.
They like him less because he pays less.
They are less fearful of him.
22)

What delays Jopp from running Henchard's errand? (from Chapter 36)

He is distracted by Mrs. Cuxsom and Mockridge.
Jopp heads to the Three Mariners.
Farfrae stops him to run another errand first.
Jopp takes time to think by the bridge.
23)

What drunken act does Michael do at the Three Mariners? (from Chapter 33)

He initiates a brawl.
He sings and curses Farfrae.
He forces the band to play Psalm 109.
He reads Lucetta's letters aloud.
24)

Why is the skimmity ride important to Jopp? (from Chapter 37)

Jopp uses it to blackmail Lucetta.
Jopp feels like a leader for once.
The scandal also serves as retaliation.
Jopp uses it to blackmail Farfrae.
25)

What is Lucetta's initial response when she meets Farfrae? (from Chapter 23 | Chapter 24)

She is attracted and flirts with him.
She thinks he is smart, but not comparatively to Henchard.
She disapproves of him.
She hardly takes notice.
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