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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 40.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?
(a) That he's drunken himself to his tomb.
(b) That he considers his sale binding.
(c) That he does not help despite financial success.
(d) That he does not remember their daughter.

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

3. What does Lucetta do when Michael finally calls for her?
(a) She hides behind a curtain.
(b) She sends him away.
(c) She welcomes him in with waiting arms.
(d) She scolds him for his lateness.

4. What does Lucetta do to manipulate Henchard's feelings?
(a) She dresses coquetish.
(b) She brushes against his arm when making a request.
(c) She winks and smiles when speaking with him.
(d) She makes herself look tired and plain.

5. What news does Michael hear at the stone bridge?
(a) Farfrae buys his personal belongings.
(b) Farfrae is hiring corn-trussers.
(c) Farfrae is mayor.
(d) Jopp knows about the Jersey affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Henchard's demeanor toward Elizabeth change when he hears Susan is alive?

2. What is Michael's reaction to what the defendant says?

3. What causes Michael to see Elizabeth in a new light?

4. How does Elizabeth receive her new home and money?

5. When Michael gets sick, who is there to nurse him to health?

(see the answer key)

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