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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 Farfrae do that wins the inn patrons over?
(a) He buys a round for everyone in the common room.
(b) He orates classic poetry with artistic drama.
(c) He sings a melody about his home country.
(d) He fixes the bad wheat problem.

2. 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) Elizabeth works for the landlady to discount the price.
(c) Farfrae lends them a loan.
(d) The nice landlady gives the tired strangers a break.

3. What does Lucetta do when the town hears the rumors from the defendant about the magistrate?
(a) She tells Farfrae they cannot be together anymore.
(b) She leaves town for a few days.
(c) She confronts Michael about the truth.
(d) She gives the house to Elizabeth and moves away.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Farfrae's plans when he arrives in Casterbridge?

2. What types of people linger around the brick bridge?

3. What is one of Henchard's motives for his remarriage with Susan?

4. How does Elizabeth receive her new home and money?

5. How does Susan feel about the choreographed courtship?

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