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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 a stranger is willing to help without pay.
(c) That Farfrae is going to America to harvest wheat.
(d) That the Scotchman is willing to correct the wheat problem for free.

2. What is Jopp's reaction to Henchard's curt behavior?
(a) Unaffected.
(b) Sensitively hurt.
(c) Disappointed, but understands business is business.
(d) Angry and bitterly disappointed.

3. What age is Elizabeth Jane when she and her mother search for Michael Henchard?
(a) Twenty-one.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Seventeen.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?

2. How are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?

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

4. What does Henchard suggest to announce in the paper?

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

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