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

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

3. How does Henchard almost reveal to Elizabeth she is his daughter?
(a) When Henchard and Elizabeth are in the garden, he talks about the church in Weydon Priors.
(b) He recalls a time of holding her when she is young.
(c) He asks Susan about Elizabeth's hair color.
(d) He asks Susan about how Elizabeth handles the voyage to Canada.

4. How does Susan know Michael Henchard is in Casterbridge?
(a) From a friend.
(b) She asks the furmity woman.
(c) Through hearsay on the street.
(d) Michael contacts Susan first.

5. How does Elizabeth receive her new home and money?
(a) She abides by the saying, "Take, have, and keep."
(b) She enjoys the freedom.
(c) She feels out of place in the big house.
(d) She uses it to gain status around town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lucetta request from Henchard?

2. What is one of Henchard's motives for his remarriage with Susan?

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

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

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

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