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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 surprises Elizabeth when she goes to see Henchard?
(a) Henchard's estate is too large to find him.
(b) She discovers she is Henchard's daughter.
(c) She meets Farfrae unexpectedly.
(d) She finds out Henchard and Susan are once married.

2. What is Jopp's reaction to Henchard's curt behavior?
(a) Disappointed, but understands business is business.
(b) Unaffected.
(c) Angry and bitterly disappointed.
(d) Sensitively hurt.

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

4. What is Elizabeth's manner when she first sees Farfrae in his room?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Observant and silent.
(c) Earnest and talkative.
(d) Coquettish.

5. What is the relationship like between Susan and Michael?
(a) Happy and content.
(b) Indifferent since they are an arranged marriage.
(c) Resentful from both sides.
(d) Loving from Susan to Michael, but Michael detests Susan.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Susan feel about the choreographed courtship?

3. What does Michael do for a living?

4. Henchard confesses his past marriage with Susan to Farfrae. What additional surprise does Henchard confess to Farfrae?

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

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