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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 surprises Henchard the most about Farfrae?
(a) The Scotchman wants a third of his business if he is to be hired.
(b) That Farfrae is going to America to harvest wheat.
(c) That the Scotchman is willing to correct the wheat problem for free.
(d) That a stranger is willing to help without pay.

2. How are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?
(a) Their accents give them away.
(b) By the way they are dressed.
(c) They do not know the whereabouts of Henchard despite his popularity.
(d) They do not know about the bad corn sold to the bakers and millers.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Farfrae's plans when he arrives in Casterbridge?

2. How does Susan know Michael Henchard is in Casterbridge?

3. How do you describe Henchard's disposition towards strangers?

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

5. How does Henchard almost reveal to Elizabeth she is his daughter?

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