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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 | Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Henchard confesses his past marriage with Susan to Farfrae. What additional surprise does Henchard confess to Farfrae?
(a) Henchard secretly drinks.
(b) Henchard is having an affair with a woman from Jersey.
(c) A Jersey woman is blackmailing him about his past.
(d) Henchard knows the wheat is bad when he sells it.

2. What does Henchard suggest to announce in the paper?
(a) The smooth workings of the business with Farfrae as manager.
(b) Elizabeth Jane Newson is now Elizabeth Jane Henchard.
(c) The corn from Durnover are ready for market.
(d) He and Susan's marriage place and date.

3. How do Susan and Elizabeth pay for their lodgings, despite their little income?
(a) Susan and her daughter work the kitchen for each night's stay.
(b) Farfrae lends them a loan.
(c) Elizabeth works for the landlady to discount the price.
(d) The nice landlady gives the tired strangers a break.

4. How does Susan feel about the choreographed courtship?
(a) Awkward.
(b) Dishonest to Elizabeth.
(c) She revels in the attention.
(d) Dubious of the plan's success.

5. What do Susan and Michael decide about Elizabeth?
(a) They intend to tell her after they are remarried.
(b) She deserves to know the truth.
(c) Susan wants Michael to break the news to her.
(d) She should stay ignorant of her parents' past.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael decide to do when he discovers his wife emigrates?

2. What is Jopp's reaction to Henchard's curt behavior?

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

4. What do the boys of Casterbridge nickname Susan?

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

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