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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Henchard first learn the townspeople prefer Donald over him?
(a) From a councilman.
(b) Through a messenger boy from Durnover.
(c) A lawyer from Henchard's celebration tells him.
(d) Henchard sees it in the people's faces as they admire Donald dancing.

2. What is Abel's punishment for being chronically late?
(a) Going through town without breeches.
(b) He is to sleep in Henchard's barn.
(c) Lashings.
(d) He is laid off.

3. What event occurs in Port-Bredy?
(a) Lucetta and Henchard marry.
(b) Lucetta and Donald marry.
(c) Lucetta sets up home away from Casterbridge.
(d) Farfrae has an affair with Lucetta.

4. What makes Henchard change his mind about his fight even before it begins?
(a) Henchard knows he is much too strong for Donald.
(b) Michael sees Lucetta sitting innocently in the carriage.
(c) Donald sings a reminiscent song.
(d) Donald remembers Farfrae gives him a job.

5. What rash and regretful decision does Henchard make at Donald's celebration?
(a) Henchard grabs his wife and daughter and leaves vehemently.
(b) Henchard denounces everyone for paying a fee rather than attending his free celebration.
(c) Henchard drinks for the first time since his oath.
(d) Henchard terminates Farfrae's employment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Elizabeth's plan when she hears the reasons for the town bells and music?

2. What change is observed in Michael's behavior toward Donald when Donald becomes more popular?

3. Although now the town beauty, what does Elizabeth feel she still lacks?

4. How does Michael prepare for his fight with Donald?

5. Where is Henchard when the commotions of the scandal are heard from town?

(see the answer key)

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