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

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

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

4. 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) Elizabeth works for the landlady to discount the price.
(c) Farfrae lends them a loan.
(d) The nice landlady gives the tired strangers a break.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What keeps the Scotchman lingering about the King's Arms?

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

4. What does Farfrae and Susan observe about Henchard?

5. What is Farfrae's reaction to Henchard's confession?

(see the answer key)

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