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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Newly bankrupt and now a journeyman, what is the only thing Michael looks forward to?
(a) Talking with Jopp.
(b) Being able to drink again.
(c) Talking with Elizabeth.
(d) Talking to his river image at the bridge.

4. What does Farfrae indirectly offer Henchard?
(a) A bribe to stay out of his life.
(b) Start-up money for a new business.
(c) A partnership.
(d) A corn-trussing job.

5. What causes Michael to be bitter towards Elizabeth?
(a) She is in courtship with Farfrae.
(b) She spends too much of his hard earned money.
(c) He discovers she is not his real daughter.
(d) Elizabeth brings his status down in town.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Susan and Elizabeth pay for their lodgings, despite their little income?

2. Michael allows Farfrae to court Elizabeth under what condition?

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

4. What is Elizabeth's manner when she first sees Farfrae in his room?

5. What brings Michael over the edge and gets him to start drinking again?

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