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

2. What does Farfrae do that wins the inn patrons over?
(a) He fixes the bad wheat problem.
(b) He buys a round for everyone in the common room.
(c) He orates classic poetry with artistic drama.
(d) He sings a melody about his home country.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What age is Elizabeth Jane when she and her mother search for Michael Henchard?

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

4. What surprises Henchard the most about Farfrae?

5. What are Michael's first words when he sees Susan after so many years?

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