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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 are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?
(a) Their accents give them away.
(b) By the way they are dressed.
(c) They do not know the whereabouts of Henchard despite his popularity.
(d) They do not know about the bad corn sold to the bakers and millers.

2. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?
(a) That he's drunken himself to his tomb.
(b) That he considers his sale binding.
(c) That he does not remember their daughter.
(d) That he does not help despite financial success.

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

4. Where does Michael ask Susan to meet after learning she is still alive?
(a) The Cricket Grounds.
(b) Gladiator's Hall.
(c) The Coliseum.
(d) The Ring.

5. What are Farfrae's plans when he arrives in Casterbridge?
(a) To spread the word of how lovely his country is to the world.
(b) To sell his wheat processing invention.
(c) To move on to Bristol and then to America.
(d) To apply for the manager's position with the mayor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Elizabeth move to when she leaves Henchard's house?

3. What does Michael do for a living?

4. How does Susan feel about the choreographed courtship?

5. What does Lucetta request from Henchard?

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