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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Michael incessantly criticizes Elizabeth for what?
(a) Her dialect.
(b) Her inability to stand up for herself.
(c) Her fashion sense.
(d) Her courtship with Farfrae.

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

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

4. Rumor of the "skimmity ride" is going around. What is the feeling about this amongst the lower class?
(a) Split, with some who support it and others who find it too cruel.
(b) They all believe the upper class deserves it.
(c) They are dubious of its morality but no one speaks up.
(d) They are ready for some fun after twenty years of boredom.

5. What is the people's reaction to the skiff between Michael and Donald?
(a) They believe Michael deserves Donald's treatment.
(b) They think Donald is acting unfairly.
(c) They are more interested in their own matters.
(d) They are both unliked by the middle and lower class.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the town's mood when Mrs. Farfrae's condition is heard?

2. What does Lucetta believe is her only "practicable weapon"?

3. Who meets Farfrae, but unsuccessfully brings him home to Lucetta?

4. What misunderstood rumor reaches Henchard that makes him angry?

5. Four pennies are used to keep Susan's eyes closed. What becomes of them after Martha buries them?

(see the answer key)

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