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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 are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?
(a) Their accents give them away.
(b) They do not know the whereabouts of Henchard despite his popularity.
(c) By the way they are dressed.
(d) They do not know about the bad corn sold to the bakers and millers.

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

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

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

5. What does Michael decide to do when he discovers his wife emigrates?
(a) Find a new wife.
(b) Go back to the furmity woman.
(c) Settle in Casterbridge.
(d) Save money to follow on the boat.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What stages does Michael go through when drunk?

3. How does Susan know Michael Henchard is in Casterbridge?

4. What is Elizabeth's manner when she first sees Farfrae in his room?

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

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