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

2. Where do Susan and Elizabeth Jane go for lodgings?
(a) The nearest farm.
(b) The mayor's mansion.
(c) The Three Mariners.
(d) The King's Arms.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How do you describe Henchard's disposition towards strangers?

4. What does Farfrae and Susan observe about Henchard?

5. How does Henchard's demeanor toward Elizabeth change when he hears Susan is alive?

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