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

3. Henchard's education is compared to whom?
(a) Aeneas.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Plato.

4. How does Susan react when Michael admits his guilt for a bad deed he does years before?
(a) She feels guilty for leaving him.
(b) She is curious of which bad deed he is speaking of.
(c) She feels guilty for thinking bad thoughts about him.
(d) She is happy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Henchard's demeanor toward Elizabeth change when he hears Susan is alive?

3. How do Susan and Elizabeth pay for their lodgings, despite their little income?

4. Where does Susan and her daughter first see Michael Henchard?

5. What is Farfrae's initial impression of Elizabeth Jane?

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