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

2. Where does Donald set up his new business?
(a) Dunnigan Hill.
(b) West Walk.
(c) Durnover Hill.
(d) Bowling Walk.

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

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

5. What surprises Elizabeth when she goes to see Henchard?
(a) She meets Farfrae unexpectedly.
(b) Henchard's estate is too large to find him.
(c) She finds out Henchard and Susan are once married.
(d) She discovers she is Henchard's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occupies Elizabeth's mind after the celebration is over?

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

3. How does Susan react when Michael admits his guilt for a bad deed he does years before?

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

5. What do the boys of Casterbridge nickname Susan?

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