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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 do the boys of Casterbridge nickname Susan?
(a) The Ghost.
(b) The Cottage Woman.
(c) The Simpleton.
(d) The Plain Genteel.

2. How is Casterbridge best described?
(a) An honest city.
(b) A suburb of little importance.
(c) Modern and cosmopolitan.
(d) Old-fashioned and agricultural.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Four pennies are used to keep Susan's eyes closed. What becomes of them after Martha buries them?

3. What makes Susan uncomfortable about her relationship with Newson?

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

5. How does Henchard's demeanor toward Elizabeth change when he hears Susan is alive?

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