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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What brings Michael over the edge and gets him to start drinking again?
(a) Lucetta and Elizabeth ignore him completely in the market.
(b) Jopp and Farfrae are becoming friends.
(c) News that Farfrae is mayor.
(d) Lucetta is having a baby.

2. What is Farfrae's initial impression of Elizabeth Jane?
(a) He finds her below his level.
(b) He is attracted, but sets on heading to America.
(c) He does not notice her.
(d) He finds her charming and considers staying for her.

3. Where does Donald set up his new business?
(a) West Walk.
(b) Dunnigan Hill.
(c) Durnover Hill.
(d) Bowling Walk.

4. Susan writes a letter to Michael when on her deathbed. What does she request of him concerning this letter?
(a) That he reads it in secrecy and burns the letter afterward.
(b) To forgive her for her simplicity.
(c) That he opens it on Elizabeth's wedding day.
(d) That he opens it only after she passes away.

5. When Elizabeth meets Lucetta on the road, who/what attacks them?
(a) Jopp.
(b) A wild horse.
(c) Henchard.
(d) A raging bull.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Henchard's impression of the new machinery?

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

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

4. What makes Susan uncomfortable about her relationship with Newson?

5. What event occurs in Port-Bredy?

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