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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 | Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Farfrae's initial impression of Elizabeth Jane?
(a) He does not notice her.
(b) He finds her below his level.
(c) He is attracted, but sets on heading to America.
(d) He finds her charming and considers staying for her.

2. What is one of Henchard's motives for his remarriage with Susan?
(a) To find love again.
(b) To punish himself.
(c) A married man is more respectable than a bachelor.
(d) He is obliged by an oath he makes nineteen years ago.

3. How does Henchard's demeanor toward Elizabeth change when he hears Susan is alive?
(a) He becomes even more distant.
(b) He is speechless.
(c) He gets upset.
(d) He is affectionate and kind.

4. What makes Susan uncomfortable about her relationship with Newson?
(a) She discovers her marriage is not binding.
(b) Newson is always at sea.
(c) Because Elizabeth Jane is not his daughter.
(d) Newson is a drunkard.

5. What are Farfrae's plans when he arrives in Casterbridge?
(a) To apply for the manager's position with the mayor.
(b) To move on to Bristol and then to America.
(c) To sell his wheat processing invention.
(d) To spread the word of how lovely his country is to the world.

Short Answer Questions

1. Susan writes a letter to Michael when on her deathbed. What does she request of him concerning this letter?

2. What makes Elizabeth believe Donald is not interested in wooing her?

3. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?

4. How are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?

5. What is Jopp's reaction to Henchard's curt behavior?

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