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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 speechless.
(c) He becomes even more distant.
(d) He is affectionate and kind.

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

3. How do you describe Henchard's disposition towards strangers?
(a) Festive and hearty.
(b) Rude and contemptuous.
(c) Charming and cordial.
(d) Bland and disinterested.

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

5. How is Casterbridge best described?
(a) A suburb of little importance.
(b) Modern and cosmopolitan.
(c) Old-fashioned and agricultural.
(d) An honest city.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Where is the first place Michael heads to when he wakes up in the morning in the furmity tent?

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