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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 32.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Susan feel about the choreographed courtship?
(a) Dubious of the plan's success.
(b) Dishonest to Elizabeth.
(c) She revels in the attention.
(d) Awkward.

3. What news does Michael hear at the stone bridge?
(a) Jopp knows about the Jersey affair.
(b) Farfrae is hiring corn-trussers.
(c) Farfrae is mayor.
(d) Farfrae buys his personal belongings.

4. How do Susan and Elizabeth pay for their lodgings, despite their little income?
(a) Susan and her daughter work the kitchen for each night's stay.
(b) The nice landlady gives the tired strangers a break.
(c) Elizabeth works for the landlady to discount the price.
(d) Farfrae lends them a loan.

5. What is Elizabeth's manner when she first sees Farfrae in his room?
(a) Earnest and talkative.
(b) Observant and silent.
(c) Coquettish.
(d) Indifferent.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Michael gets sick, who is there to nurse him to health?

2. Michael incessantly criticizes Elizabeth for what?

3. What causes Michael to be bitter towards Elizabeth?

4. How does Susan react when Michael admits his guilt for a bad deed he does years before?

5. What do the boys of Casterbridge nickname Susan?

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