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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Susan and her daughter first see Michael Henchard?
(a) At the King's Arms.
(b) At the Three Mariners.
(c) Just outside the King's Arms looking in.
(d) At a local bakery.

2. What does Farfrae do that wins the inn patrons over?
(a) He buys a round for everyone in the common room.
(b) He sings a melody about his home country.
(c) He orates classic poetry with artistic drama.
(d) He fixes the bad wheat problem.

3. What do the people of Casterbridge know of the mayor's past wife?
(a) She leaves him for another man.
(b) They believe she dies at sea.
(c) They don't think the mayor is ever married since he comes to Casterbridge alone.
(d) They know nothing.

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

5. What makes Susan uncomfortable about her relationship with Newson?
(a) She discovers her marriage is not binding.
(b) Because Elizabeth Jane is not his daughter.
(c) Newson is a drunkard.
(d) Newson is always at sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael do for a living?

2. What does Michael decide to do when he discovers his wife emigrates?

3. What are Farfrae's plans when he arrives in Casterbridge?

4. How does Susan react when Michael admits his guilt for a bad deed he does years before?

5. What surprises Elizabeth when she goes to see Henchard?

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