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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What new machinery is introduced at the Saturday market?
(a) A harvester.
(b) A combine.
(c) A seed drill.
(d) A tractor.

3. Who warms Donald about the happenings at the Three Mariners?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Lawyer Joyce.
(c) Lucetta.
(d) Whittle.

4. What is Elizabeth's manner when she first sees Farfrae in his room?
(a) Earnest and talkative.
(b) Observant and silent.
(c) Coquettish.
(d) Indifferent.

5. What is Michael's reaction to what the defendant says?
(a) He is angry and walks out of the courtroom.
(b) He dismisses her ideas as propesterous and carries on with judgment.
(c) He is silent.
(d) He agrees and walks out of the courtroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first to aid Lucetta?

2. What is Farfrae's reaction when Elizabeth warns him of Henchard's hatred?

3. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?

4. What does Lucetta do when the town hears the rumors from the defendant about the magistrate?

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

(see the answer key)

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