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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 is attracted, but sets on heading to America.
(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 on Elizabeth's wedding day.
(b) That he reads it in secrecy and burns the letter afterward.
(c) To forgive her for her simplicity.
(d) That he opens it only after she passes away.

3. How do you describe Henchard's disposition towards strangers?
(a) Rude and contemptuous.
(b) Festive and hearty.
(c) Charming and cordial.
(d) Bland and disinterested.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the boys of Casterbridge nickname Susan?

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

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

4. What surprises Elizabeth when she goes to see Henchard?

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

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