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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. How does Henchard's demeanor toward Elizabeth change when he hears Susan is alive?
(a) He gets upset.
(b) He is affectionate and kind.
(c) He is speechless.
(d) He becomes even more distant.

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

3. What surprising feature does Elizabeth and Susan notice about the glasses in front of the mayor?
(a) There are no glasses.
(b) All three of sherry, port, and wine are still full.
(c) There is only one glass.
(d) The ones for wine are empty.

4. What is Jopp's reaction to Henchard's curt behavior?
(a) Sensitively hurt.
(b) Disappointed, but understands business is business.
(c) Unaffected.
(d) Angry and bitterly disappointed.

5. What keeps the Scotchman lingering about the King's Arms?
(a) A discussion about the mayor's past.
(b) The King's Arms is the only inn he finds.
(c) A discussion on the bad wheat around town.
(d) The music band gets him curious.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?

4. What does Michael do for a living?

5. Where do Susan and Elizabeth Jane go for lodgings?

(see the answer key)

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