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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. What is Farfrae's reaction to Henchard's confession?
(a) Surprised, but helpful.
(b) Farfrae no longer respects Henchard.
(c) Farfrae tucks the information away for a future opportunity to enhance his own career.
(d) He is able to relate to Henchard, since he is a man with a past as well.

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

3. How is Casterbridge best described?
(a) An honest city.
(b) Old-fashioned and agricultural.
(c) Modern and cosmopolitan.
(d) A suburb of little importance.

4. What does Lucetta request from Henchard?
(a) A meeting with her letters.
(b) An extramarital affair.
(c) Immediate marriage.
(d) Money.

5. What does Farfrae and Susan observe about Henchard?
(a) Henchard is paranoid.
(b) Henchard exudes charity to all around him.
(c) Henchard has sudden moods.
(d) Henchard is a conman.

Short Answer Questions

1. In chapter 19, what act blatantly shows Michael's disrespect for Susan's request?

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

3. What causes Michael to be bitter towards Elizabeth?

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

5. What is Jopp's reaction to Henchard's curt behavior?

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