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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 Elizabeth receive her new home and money?
(a) She uses it to gain status around town.
(b) She enjoys the freedom.
(c) She feels out of place in the big house.
(d) She abides by the saying, "Take, have, and keep."

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

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

4. At the scene of the wagon crash, when Henchard's man says the word of Lucetta and Elizabeth Jane are not to be accounted for because all women swoon for Donald, Henchard __________.
(a) Implores the truth of the statement from the women.
(b) Defends the women.
(c) Agrees with him and dismisses the women.
(d) Becomes furious at the reminder and rushes off.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Susan feel about the choreographed courtship?

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

3. As magistrate, what familiar character does Michael judge?

4. What does Farfrae indirectly offer Henchard?

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

(see the answer key)

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