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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21 | Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Susan know Michael Henchard is in Casterbridge?
(a) Through hearsay on the street.
(b) She asks the furmity woman.
(c) From a friend.
(d) Michael contacts Susan first.

2. What change is observed in Michael's behavior toward Donald when Donald becomes more popular?
(a) Michael follows Donald everywhere to keep an eye on him.
(b) Henchard becomes even more overbearing of a friend so Farfrae likes him the best.
(c) It becomes all business with no extraneous friendship.
(d) Michael is short-tempered with Donald at all times.

3. How does Elizabeth and Lucetta meet?
(a) They are both visiting Susan's grave.
(b) Lucetta visits Henchard and meets Elizabeth.
(c) While looking for Farfrae in the marketplace.
(d) Elizabeth applies to work for the new woman coming to Casterbridge.

4. How does Henchard first learn the townspeople prefer Donald over him?
(a) Through a messenger boy from Durnover.
(b) Henchard sees it in the people's faces as they admire Donald dancing.
(c) A lawyer from Henchard's celebration tells him.
(d) From a councilman.

5. How does Elizabeth receive her new home and money?
(a) She uses it to gain status around town.
(b) She abides by the saying, "Take, have, and keep."
(c) She enjoys the freedom.
(d) She feels out of place in the big house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Abel's punishment for being chronically late?

3. What surprises Henchard the most about Farfrae?

4. What does Michael do for a living?

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

(see the answer key)

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