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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 is attracted, but sets on heading to America.
(b) He does not notice her.
(c) He finds her charming and considers staying for her.
(d) He finds her below his level.

2. Susan writes a letter to Michael when on her deathbed. What does she request of him concerning this letter?
(a) That he opens it only after she passes away.
(b) To forgive her for her simplicity.
(c) That he opens it on Elizabeth's wedding day.
(d) That he reads it in secrecy and burns the letter afterward.

3. How does Susan react when Michael admits his guilt for a bad deed he does years before?
(a) She feels guilty for thinking bad thoughts about him.
(b) She feels guilty for leaving him.
(c) She is happy.
(d) She is curious of which bad deed he is speaking of.

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

5. What occupies Elizabeth's mind after the celebration is over?
(a) The music and the dancing.
(b) The quarrel between Henchard and Farfrae.
(c) The failure of her father's celebration.
(d) Donald Farfrae.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Donald set up his new business?

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

3. What age is Elizabeth Jane when she and her mother search for Michael Henchard?

4. How is Casterbridge best described?

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

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