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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter 28, why do so many gather around Town Hall?
(a) There is a large wagon crash.
(b) The name of the new mayor is to be announced.
(c) The defendant spread the rumor she tells a secret of the magistrate.
(d) The defendant tells Lucetta's secret.

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

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

4. In chapter 19, what act blatantly shows Michael's disrespect for Susan's request?
(a) He tells Farfrae and Elizabeth to discontinue their courtship.
(b) He marries the Jersey woman immediately after her death.
(c) He opens Susan's deathbed letter early.
(d) He does not help Elizabeth receive an education.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Michael incessantly criticizes Elizabeth for what?

2. What does Farfrae indirectly offer Henchard?

3. 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 __________.

4. What causes Michael to be bitter towards Elizabeth?

5. What surprises Henchard the most about Farfrae?

(see the answer key)

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