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

2. What are Michael's first words when he sees Susan after so many years?
(a) "I looked for you."
(b) "I love you."
(c) "I don't drink."
(d) "I'm sorry."

3. What makes Susan uncomfortable about her relationship with Newson?
(a) She discovers her marriage is not binding.
(b) Because Elizabeth Jane is not his daughter.
(c) Newson is a drunkard.
(d) Newson is always at sea.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?

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

3. What is one of Henchard's motives for his remarriage with Susan?

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

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

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