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

2. Weydon Priors can be described as ...
(a) A plain farmtown.
(b) The next big thing.
(c) A bustling city.
(d) A ghost town.

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

4. What does the Scotchman do to get the mayor's attention?
(a) He waits for the mayor to leave the party and approaches him.
(b) He never gets the mayor's attenion.
(c) He sends a note via the waiter.
(d) He writes a note and throws it through the window.

5. What does Michael do for a living?
(a) A hay-trusser.
(b) A turnip-hoer.
(c) An auctioneer.
(d) A sailor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the relationship like between Susan and Michael?

3. What does Farfrae do that wins the inn patrons over?

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

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

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