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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 25 | Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Michael allows Farfrae to court Elizabeth under what condition?
(a) Elizabeth is to leave as soon as possible.
(b) Farfrae refers some customers to Henchard's business.
(c) It's not in Michael's house.
(d) Farfrae pays a sum.

2. What makes Susan uncomfortable about her relationship with Newson?
(a) Because Elizabeth Jane is not his daughter.
(b) She discovers her marriage is not binding.
(c) Newson is a drunkard.
(d) Newson is always at sea.

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

4. What is the main cause of Henchard's celebration failure?
(a) The set-up is much too far for the majority of the townsfolk.
(b) He charges a fee while Donald does not.
(c) The music is not as good as that in Donald's pavilion.
(d) Bad weather.

5. Weydon Priors can be described as ...
(a) A bustling city.
(b) The next big thing.
(c) A plain farmtown.
(d) A ghost town.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Susan fear about meeting Michael Henchard?

2. How does Susan know Michael Henchard is in Casterbridge?

3. How are Susan and Elizabeth-Jane evident strangers in Casterbridge?

4. Although now the town beauty, what does Elizabeth feel she still lacks?

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

(see the answer key)

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